#4. Norm Hadley (Canada)
Hadley, who played for London Wasps and Bedford Blues, earned 15 caps for Canada from 1987 to 1994, including the 1991 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
DID YOU KNOW? While playing in London, Hadley made headlines for taking down two hooligans on the London Underground!
#3. Scott Gibbs (Wales)
Known as “Car Crash,” Gibbs was a standout for both Wales and the British Lions, famously being named “Player of the Series” on the 1997 Lions tour to South Africa.
DID YOU KNOW? Gibbs now coaches rugby in Muscat, Oman!
#2. Wade Dooley (England)
Standing tall at six feet eight inches, “The Blackpool Tower” Wade Dooley earned 55 caps for England after making his debut in 1985 while serving as a police officer.
DID YOU KNOW? Dooley and his wife now run a charming tea room, Dizzy Ducks, at Wrea Green!
#1. Dean Richards (England)
Richards, a legendary No. 8 for Leicester Tigers, led his team to multiple titles and earned 48 England caps, featuring in three Rugby World Cups and two Lions tours.
DID YOU KNOW? Before rugby turned professional, Richards worked as a police constable for Leicestershire Constabulary!
