mes Haskell has spoken out about an accident involving fellow ex-England player Mike Tindall, which left him in hospital earlier this week.
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The 39-year-old caused concern when he shared footage from his hospital bed on social media, his arm in a sling following surgery. Haskell sustained the injury while attempting a viral social media challenge that involves spinning another person in a circle.
In a light-hearted Instagram post, the show’s team poked fun at the incident, writing: “How Hask tore his bicep… We’re sorry @jameshaskell!” Fans were quick to react with amusement. One commented, “Years of rugby and a torn bicep after lifting Mike,” while another joked, “Almost Olympic standard guys lol.”
Others joined in with the fun, with one user declaring, “This wins the internet today!” while another added, “That’s hilarious—I can’t stop laughing.”
The video came shortly after Haskell posted an update from his hospital bed, reassuring fans that he was in good spirits following surgery. Explaining the injury, he said: “On Monday, I tore the bicep tendon off my left arm. I wasn’t even training, just filming some content. The first two attempts were fine, but on the third, I changed my grip and ended up putting 109kg through one arm. It just snapped, and the sound was horrific.”
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10 Most Overrated Players in Rugby Ranked
Many high-profile players continue to polarize opinions in the rugby world—one player might be considered overrated by some but highly regarded by others, leading to endless debates.
Here is RUCK Editor Steve Smith’s attempt at ranking the top 10 most overrated players in the world right now.
10 Most Overrated Players in Rugby Ranked
10. Ange Capuozzo (Italy) – The young Italian fullback has gained a lot of attention for his electrifying play and highlight-reel moments, but some critics feel that his defensive frailties and occasional lack of consistency make him less of an all-around threat than the hype suggests.
9. Beauden Barrett (New Zealand) – Barrett is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world, but some believe his performances have been inconsistent, particularly at the Test level in recent years. They argue that while he excels in Super Rugby, his form for the All Blacks has fluctuated.
8. Maro Itoje (England) – While Itoje is seen as a world-class lock and one of England’s key players, there are critics who believe that his influence is sometimes overstated, especially when England is struggling as a team.
