Time catches up with every rugby player eventually, but for some former stars the transformation after retirement has been so dramatic that fans barely recognise them.
From incredible body transformations to hair transplants and complete style changes, here are five rugby icons who look very different today.
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5. Phil Vickery (England)
From World Cup-winning prop to gym fanatic
Former England captain and 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery built his reputation as one of the toughest front-row forwards of his generation.
During his playing days, Vickery was known for his stocky frame and immense power at scrum time. Since retirement, however, he has undergone a remarkable physical transformation, embracing fitness and bodybuilding-style training.
Photos of the former prop regularly leave fans stunned, with many struggling to believe it’s the same player who once packed down in England’s front row.
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