Danny Cipriani alleges that Owen Farrell and George Ford formed a dominant clique within the England team during the 2015 World Cup, which he characterizes as a “mafia.”
Cipriani has also divulged details of a contentious confrontation he had with coach Mike Catt before the tournament in his autobiography, ‘Who Am I?‘
In another excerpt from the book, published by The Sunday Times, Cipriani reflects on a period in his life a decade ago when he engaged in multiple sexual encounters in a single day, describing it as a form of self-destructive behavior.
“I’m not the sort of bloke who swaggers into a pub or changing room and starts boasting about his latest conquest,” Cipriani says.
“But it’s not exactly a secret I’m putting it about a bit. Thankfully, most of it doesn’t make the papers. When sex is one of the few things in your life that provides relief, you end up trying to find more and more unusual ways to get your hit.
“I’m sleeping with everyone from porn stars to actresses to girls I meet at the coffee shop. Threesomes have become the norm, but I just feel dejected when it’s over.”
“It may sound like every man’s dream, but the art of life is finding the right balance,” Cipriani added.
“And in that respect, sex is no different to food or drink. While it’s fine to like food and drink, if you like them too much, they can make you deeply unhappy and destroy your life. Sex for me has become a form of self-harm.”
Cipriani on England clique
“Everyone knows there’s a clique of players which helps run the team: Owen [Farrell], George Ford, Chris Robshaw, Dan Cole, Ben Youngs, a couple of others,” writes Cipriani.
“They’re called ‘the leadership group’, but they’re more like the mafia, always appearing to be scheming. Still, I get on fine with most of them. At least I think I do.
“Sam’s (Burgess) in a WhatsApp group with the mafia, until one day, he posts a picture on Instagram of me and him in a coffee shop. A few hours later, George screenshots the picture and messages it to Sam, before removing him from the group. Sam couldn’t care less, but I think, I’m not sure what I’ve done to offend them, but clearly I’m not as welcome as I thought I was.”
Steve Borthwick allows England stars to bring WAGs to France – meet them here
Below, you will find a list of the players’ partners, along with additional information about each of them:
#1. Beth Dolling (Marcus Smith)
Beth Dolling, whose Instagram handle is @bethdolling, is presently romantically involved with Marcus Smith, the fly-half for Harlequins.
Their relationship began in 2019, but the details of their initial encounter remain undisclosed. Beth is not only a model but also a singer, having participated in various campaigns for renowned brands like PrettyLittleThing, Missy Empire, and Rebellious.
She is affiliated with M Models in Manchester and Body London, showcasing glimpses of her fashion shoots on her Instagram story.
With 34,000 followers on Instagram, Beth keeps her fans engaged with her captivating content.
