Saracens star Maro Itoje is almost unrecognisable having gone from his trademark dreadlocks to an unrecognisable skinhead.
Along with pictures and a video of him sporting his new cut, he posted the following message.
Itoje wrote: "Impermanence is a fact of life! I had to switch things up! 💇🏾💇🏾🤝 Been thinking about cutting my hair for a while, i finally did it!!
"I started growing my hair 8/9 years ago and Moussa was the barber that encouraged me to grow it all those years ago so it was only right that he was the one to cut it off ✂️✂️
"Also this hair cut was a choice so to all you bald guys telling me “welcome to the club” I aint in your club!!! Still have plenty of years of hair groth left in me lol"
Posting an image of the final result, he later commented: "Back to Old School Maro,"
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RUGBY QUIZ:
“A show pony” – Who are the most overrated and underrated rugby players of all-time?
Brace yourself for the controversial results that are sure to spark debates and stir the rugby community.
UNDERRATED PLAYERS
#3. Simon Shaw (England)
‘Underappreciated’ and ‘unfortunate’ are two words which probably encapsulate Shaw. Despite incredible longevity and a durability few other rugby players could match, particularly as the game became more and more physical, Shaw should have easily amassed over 100 caps.
Legend of the game Martin Johnson, who was an inspirational leader and brilliant player, generally stood in his way, but the Wasps man’s skills were often underutilised by those that coached him.
Former Wales assistant and defence coach guru Shaun Edwards even said Shaw is the 'most underrated player in recent history'.
#2. Agustin Creevy (Argentina)
One of the game’s most intelligent ball-handling forwards, Creevy backs up a superb work-rate in the loose with granite physicality in the tight, with his ability to win direct collisions against opposition forwards one of his key attributes. Very underrated.
#1. Hamish Watson (Scotland)
Finally getting his day after being selected by Warren Gatland for the 2021 Lions. In a game of giants, surrounded by enormous people, he doesn’t take no for an answer with his relenteness style of play. Such a tremendous ball-carrier, so physical, and a ferocious competitor. You just know he’ll be a great Lion.
OVERRATED PLAYERS
#3. Sebastien Chabal (France)
"The French forward is a player who jumps to mind."
"His appearance was half his reputation. Whenever he was given the appropriate attention he folded."
"Talented athlete who put in the odd big tackle but when push came to shove he always seemed to wilt away from the physical side of the game."
#2. Ben Youngs (England)
"Youngs is dreadful, he's a poor decision maker, impatient, not an accurate passer and he crumbles under pressure or in any match where his pack isn't dominating the opposition."
"Ben Youngs is the most overrated English scrum half ever and isn’t in the top 4 scrum half’s in England let alone the world."
"Ben Youngs constantly proves to be our most overrated player"
#1. Sergio Parisse (Italy)
"Going to be controversial but Sergio Parisse. Sure he had fantastic skills but he was a show pony and not a work horse and people often overlooked this. He looked fantastic for Italy but that was because he was allowed to do all the flashy stuff but was mediocre in other areas."
"I think Parisse got a lot of credit just for being a leader and a quality player in a poor Italy side and was never rated by anyone as anywhere near world class"
"Consistently made world xv teams on scant evidence."
"Never has a cliche ever fit a player more than overrated show pony for Sergio Parisse"
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