A former Rugby World Cup captain has swapped professional rugby for a very different career after receiving a four-year doping ban.
The former international, who once played in front of packed stadiums, now spends his working days behind the wheel of a truck.
That player is Chris Vui, the former Samoa captain and Bristol Bears forward.
Vui captained Samoa at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan and was a popular figure at Ashton Gate.
However, his career came to an abrupt halt following a positive test for the banned substance nandrolone in September 2023.
He received a four-year suspension, backdated to that month. His appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport was unsuccessful.
From World Cup captain to truck driver
Vui has since found work driving lorries in Bristol, with some shifts beginning in the early hours.
It is quite the change for a player who once competed against the world's best.
However, the former international insists he is enjoying life away from the sport.
In a recent Instagram post, Vui wrote:
"My life is good! Really good!"
He added: "Much like Nacho, I've got a mission, a little man to love, and the best job in the world."
The former forward also celebrated fatherhood, declaring: "Fatherhood is the BEEESSSSTTT!"
Vui hints at telling his side of the story
Vui has also suggested that more details about his suspension could emerge soon.
In another Instagram post, he wrote:
"What happens when a world-class athlete, at the peak of his career, tests positive for steroids he's never heard of?"
He ended the message with: "Coming soon..."
The comments suggest Vui is preparing to share his account of the case.
His suspension runs until September 2027, although whether he returns to professional rugby remains unclear.
For now, the former World Cup captain appears happy with his new life and his role as a father.
Rugby World Cup 2027 draw in full
The 2027 Rugby World Cup takes place in Australia from 1 October to 13 November.
For the first time, 24 nations will compete across six pools of four teams.
Pool A
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Chile
- Hong Kong China
Pool B
- South Africa
- Italy
- Georgia
- Romania
Pool C
- Argentina
- Fiji
- Spain
- Canada
Pool D
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Uruguay
- Portugal
Pool E
- France
- Japan
- USA
- Samoa
Pool F
- England
- Wales
- Tonga
- Zimbabwe
The top two teams from each pool, plus the four best third-placed sides, will progress to the round of 16.
The full draw was confirmed by World Rugby in December 2025.
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The tournament takes place in Australia from 1 October to 13 November 2027, with 24 teams competing across six pools for the first time.
Pool A
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Chile
- Hong Kong China
Pool B
- South Africa
- Italy
- Georgia
- Romania
Pool C
- Argentina
- Fiji
- Spain
- Canada
Pool D
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Uruguay
- Portugal
Pool E
- France
- Japan
- USA
- Samoa
Pool F
- England
- Wales
- Tonga
- Zimbabwe
The top two teams from each pool, plus the four best third-placed sides, will advance to the round of 16.
