“Because the boys think I have a nose that looks like a French pastry.”
Dan Cole of England talks with Joe Marler of England of England after the Summer International match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 24th August 2019. Photo: Phil Mingo/PPAUK.
COURTNEY LAWES (CORPSE OR BIG GOOSE)
George North announced to the media the nicknames of his Northampton team-mate but not the reasons behind them. You can work out tipping the tape measure to 6ft 7in is behind Big Goose while Corpse is a play on his name.
Aviva Player of the Month for September is Courtney Lawes of Northampton Saints who poses with his September Aviva Player of the Month Award on Tuesday 10th October 2017, Franklin’s Gardens, Weedon Road, Northampton, England (Photo: Phil Mingo/Pinnacle/Aviva)
JAMIE GEORGE (GIRTHMISTER/STAVROS)
The England star got these nicknames early in his International career due to his size. Seems a bit harsh.
BAGSHOT, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 22: Jamie George looks on during the England training session at Pennyhill Park on September 22, 2015 in Bagshot, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)