2003 Rugby World Cup winner kept secret for 30 years, he didn’t dare tell coaches or teammates – Page 2 of 3

Mike Tindall

Tindall, who played 75 caps for England, was the last player from the 2003 squad to retire when he retired from active duty in 2014. To make his royal life even more regal, he married Zara Phillips, the daughter of Princess Anne, in 2011.

Since then, he has been spotted regularly alongside royalty at various sporting events and public appearances, embodying a mix of athletic prowess and royal connections. He also hosts the podcast The Good, The Bad, And The Rugby.

Ben Kay

Kay played 62 caps for England during his eight-year international career, retiring in the summer of 2010. He has since worked as an analyst for several leading broadcasters and held a position as a non-executive director at Leicester Tigers from 2014 to 2021.