Below, we have rounded up five British & Irish Lions legends that we are certain you will be surprised to learn are still playing.
Did we miss anybody particularly noteworthy? Make sure you let us know in the comments below.
#1. Gavin Henson
The Wales legend could realise his dream of playing in a Rugby World Cup after unexpectedly switching to rugby league. The former union icon, released by the Dragons at the end of the 2018-19 season, has joined 13-a-side club West Wales Raiders. The 29-year-old toured with the Lions in 2005, making one test appearance against the All Blacks.
Henson has participated in several reality television series: .
#2. Ben Te'o
His rugby union career went downhill fast after he missed out a place in England's 2019 World Cup squad following a reported scrap with teammate Mike Brown. A poor spell with Toulon after leaving Worcester followed before the 2017 Lion Te'o returned to the Brisbane Broncos, signing with the club for the rest of the 2020 season. He has since been re-signed for 2021 as part of the Broncos' 30-man squad
#3. Shane Williams
The Wales legend, who scored 22 Six Nations tries, made a return to Welsh rugby in 2017, coming out of retirement to play for his beloved Amman United. The former Wales and British Lions star stunned spectators as he took the field for his home town side in the National League 3 West B match against Burry Port. He then played for them in a final at the Millenium Stadium. He's since played a further handful of games for the club.
DID YOU KNOW? In 2008, Williams was selected as the World Rugby Player of the Year, then known as the IRB Player of the Year
#4. Will Greenwood
The Sky Sports pundit, who also operates as a backs coach for Maidenhead RFC, loves to get his boots out of the cupboard whenever the opportunity presents itself. As well as playing in charity matches, he has also played a handful of games for Olney Vets.
DID YOU KNOW? In April 2018, he walked to the North Pole in memory of his son Freddie, who was born at 23 weeks, and helped raise over £750,000 for Borne's research
#5. Jason Leonard
Well-known for his antic and beer drinking away from the pitch, the president of the British & Irish Lions still enjoyed scrummaging down when the opportunity presents itself for charity.
DID YOU KNOW? Leonard played in England teams which won four Grand Slams (1991, 1992, 1995 and 2003)
