The rigorous dietary and training regimes that rugby players follow during their careers often do not end when they retire.
However, not all players choose to maintain their healthy lifestyle after their playing days are over. Many tend to drink, party, eat unhealthily or avoid the gym, resulting in a decline in their fitness.
Nonetheless, there are still retired rugby players such as World Cup winner Neil Back who have managed to keep themselves in top physical condition.
In fact, these players' fitness levels put many 20- and 30-somethings to shame.
#1. Neil Back - 54
Moving into the fast-paced world of financial services and keeping up with the stream of ambassadorial roles, media commitments and speaking engagements Champions Celebrity secures on his behalf, Neil fell out of the training habit he’d been in for the majority of his life.
But then a chance conversation with his daughter’s Strength & Conditioning coach changed everything as he got back into the gym
2. Jonathan Davies - 60
Less Guinness and more hard work has seen the former Wales star transform himself during lockdown. He looks incredible!
3. Will Greenwood - 50
The former England centre has shared a photo of his current physique and it’s impressive to say the least!
4. Matt Dunning - 44
Since retiring from rugby union the prophas lost a staggering 40kg, dropping from 25 per cent body fat to just 11 per cent. What an incredible weight loss with the Aussie undoubtedly in the shape of his life.
5. Lee Mears - 44
The former Bath and England international rugby player retired from the game due to a life-threatening heart condition. Trying to stay healthy has since became a priority and it's fair to say he's looking amazing!
6. Phil Vickery - 47
The World Cup-winning prop has transformed his body since hanging up his boots. Vickery, who won the 2011 series of Celebrity Masterchef, has recently opened his new Cheltenham restaurant, No.3, after the Coronavirus pandemic delayed first orders. He's literally half the man he used to be.
