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
#2. Doddie is really George Wilson Weir
#3. Lawrence is really Lorenzo Bruno Nero Dallaglio
#4. Conor is really Gerard Murray
#5. Richie is really Richard McCaw
