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Revealed! The stories behind 12 of the strangest rugby player nicknames

4. The Raging Potato – Keith Wood

The legendary Ireland hooker, who was the first ever World Player of the year, was nicknamed The Raging Potato because of his bald head. HE was also called Uncle Fester due to his likeness to the Addams Family character.


5. The Bollock – Matt Cairns

“Another simple one. He has a shiny bald head that look like a shiny, bald, bollock.


6. Sloshbucket – Joe Launchbury

“He has the biggest arse in world rugby – and was forever knocking things over,” revealed Joe Marler.

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