#2. Joe Launchbury (England) – Supermarket
After being released by Harlequins aged 18, the future England second-row ended up getting a job in the local Sainsbury’s to ensure he could continue his rugby career with National 2 North side Worthing.
He worked in the bakery section and says it was a ‘good grounding’ for him and made him appreciate what hard work is
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#3.Karl Tu’inukuafe (New Zealand)
Mustachioed man mountain propl Tu’inukuafe has gone from 27-stone nightclub bouncer to Test tyro. He only made his Super Rugby debut lain 2018 but has already racked up 24 caps for the All Blacks.