Curry twins facts | 7 things you didn't know about the back-row duo
Rugby NewsMonday, 15 June 2020 at 15:01
Here are seven things you might not know about the popular Sale Sharks duo.
1. Rugby family
They are the son of Bishop Heber High School Head Teacher David Curry and nephew of former England hooker John Olver and cousin of Ealing Trailfinders fly-half Sam Olver.
2. Football trial
It is true that they had a trial at Manchester City, who the twins support, but that was scuppered by Tom scoring an own goal. Probably for the best in the end.
3. Record-breaker
Tom made his professional debut against Scarlets on 15 October 2016 in the European Champions Cup, becoming the fourth-youngest English player and youngest Sale Sharks player to have played in the competition.
4. How to tell them apart?
The only way you can tell them apart is by their hair. Tom has his styled to the right while Ben has his swept to the left.
5. National League routes
The duo played for Sale FC in National 2 League North before making their debut for Sale Sharks in the Gallagher Premiership.
6. Their inspiration
7. Dating
Ben is currently dating health and fitness enthusiast Annie Knowles while Tom appears to be single.
8. Other sports
As well as being huge Manchester City supporters, the twins love playing cricket.
9. Worst roommate
Tom has a reputation for being the worst roommate in the England camp both for his bizarre conversational skills and his propensity to sleepwalk.
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