A number of stars are commonly known by a shorter epithet (‘Manu’ is certainly less of a mouthful than Manusamoa), and there are numerous other examples of rugby players whose names aren’t really what you think they are.
#1. Leigh is really Stephen Halfpenny
![](https://www.ruck.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/skysports-leigh-halfpenny-wales-rugby_3899974.jpg)
#2. Doddie is really George Wilson Weir
![](https://www.ruck.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/skysports-doddie-weir-scotland_4469958-1024x576.jpg)
#3. Lawrence is really Lorenzo Bruno Nero Dallaglio
![](https://www.ruck.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Dallaglio.jpg)
#4. Conor is really Gerard Murray
![](https://www.ruck.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/1972597-1.jpg)
#5. Richie is really Richard McCaw
![](https://www.ruck.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/eight_col_McCaw_moustache.jpg)