It takes grit, tenacity, and strength to hold on to that odd-shaped rugby ball and drive past several tough opponents to get that try.
As it turns out, some very famous and polished men have actually taken to the rugby pitch in their lifetime to do just that.
#1. Benedict Cumberbatch
In addition to acting, Cumberbatch was passionate about playing rugby while at school.
"Everyone was confused," admitted Cumberbatch on his recreational habits during his school days. There's that chap from the rugby pitch; takes his tackle low and doesn't complain when he comes out of it badly. And oh, look, there he is wearing a wig and prancing around being Titania, queen of the fairies.' I covered all bases."
#2. Che Guevara
Played centre for San Isidro in Argentina before giving up his passion for rugby to devote himself full time to becoming a revolutionary. Was so enthusiastic about rugby, he ran a weekly magazine called “Tackle,” which lasted for three months in 1951.
#3. Bill Clinton
Developing an interest in the sport during his time at Oxford University, the former President of The United States had no knowledge on how to play the game when he was thrown on the pitch. He eventually got the hang of it and played prop for the university side.
#4. J.R.R. Tolkien
According to a National Public Radio story, the Lord Of The Rings author played at Oxford while at school. Tolkien began playing rugby whilst a student at King Edward’s School, Birmingham, and promptly joined the rugby team upon commencement of his studies in 1911 at Exeter College, Oxford University.
#5. Andre the Giant
Imagine tangling with this bloke, who stood at exactly 7ft tall? Played as a teenager in Grenoble before switching sports to become one of the most famous wrestlers in history. Once dubbed ‘the eighth wonder of the world.’ Bet he played lock!
