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Name: Richard Thorpe 
Club: London Irish
Position: Backrow Forward Why do you love rugby?
Short working hours, and your paid to keep fit!
Do you see yourself as celebrity?
No
Do you have a big female fan-base?
Haha... have no idea!
How long and how often do you train?
About two hours a day.
Do you use male beauty products?
Haha, yeah, L'oreal men expert Vita Lift. But that's it, I promise!
What's your favourite food?
Rib eye steak.
What do you eat on a typical day?
Scrambled eggs for breakfast, chicken veg and salad for lunch, then usually steak and veg for dinner. There's usually a few snacks thrown in there too...
What do you do to get rid of nerves before a match?
Try and have a laugh with the boys, or listen to some music.
Where do you call home?
My mum and dad's in Bromley
Did you ever play football (soccer)?
Are you kidding? No way!
What are your feelings about the fact that football is the most popular sport in the UK?
Well I guess it's easier to understand, and non-contact, so the wimpy guys can play it! Haha.
Did anyone else in your family play professional Rugby? No, but my older brother played football for England Universities. He probably could have gone pro but got arthritis in his toes.
What is your club nickname & why?
Thorpey, because it's my surname, and sounds better with a 'y' on the end!
Words most commonly used to describe you?
Handsome, charming, legend... oh truthfully?
Are you superstitious?
Not at all.
Which words inspired you most?
If you have the patience to persist, eventually you'll achieve your goals.
What's your star sign?
Scorpio. Got a sting in my tail!
What is your favourite city?
Paris
What is your greatest talent?
Guitar
What is your biggest fault?
Always spend too much money when I go out.
What's your favourite car?
My car. Land Rover Freelander HST. Want a Mustang as well though.
Who's the sexiest woman ever?
Kate Beckensale.
What's the most important thing in life?
Family
What's your favourite word in the English language?
Squeezey
Who is your favourite author?
J K Rowling
Who is your favourite celebrity?
Kate Beckensale
What is your favourite TV programme?
Prison Break or Lost
Best thing about living now?
My Friends
Worst thing about living now?
Have weights at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning!
Do you have/want children?
Not yet, but I want a big family when I do.
Who influenced you most?
My dad
What motivates you?
I want a big house, big family, and nice cars, and I'll do whatever it is that's most likely to get me there
What is your ultimate fantasy?
See previous question. Although I'd probably add on Kate Beckensale!
How would you like to be remembered?
As a great man, who loved his friends and family, and who achieved everything he wanted to. QUICK FIRE:
Comedy or action? Comedy
Sean Connery or Roger Moore? Sean Connery
Books or films? Films
Beer or spirits? beer
Fast food or health eating? Healthy eating
Kylie or Britney? Kylie
The Simpsons or South Park? The Simpsons
Night in or night out? Night out
Kate Moss or Jordan? Jordan
McDonald's or Burger King? Burger King
Bon Jovi or U2? U2
The Godfather or Shawshank Redemption? Godfather
Lager or Bitter? Lager
Beyoncé or J-Lo? J-Lo
Blonde or Brunette? Brunette
Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter
FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND:
School Whitgift
Politics w@%&ers
Religion Silly
Sex lots
Marriage not yet
Reality TV rubbish
George W Bush mistake
Martin Johnson legend
Rob Andrew kicked a lot
David Campese jolly nice chap
Five words that describe you... Fun, vociferous, fervent, content, and honest Thanks Richard - great answers! (Natalie says 'Hi')
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