So Grant, tell us, how did your Benefit Year come about.
Someone wrote to the Board of Directors suggesting I should be awarded a Testimonial for 15 years of service to the Saints. I have then assembled a committee to organise events for the year
Do you know when they first started at Saints?
I think Harvey Thorneycroft was the first Saints player to have one back in 1995 ish
Do other sports have them do you know?
Football and cricket definitely do, I don't know about other sports
Who else has benefit years coming up from Saints?
As far as I know Ben Cohen and Steve Thompson who both started their playing careers here will have a testimonial in the next few years
Is a benefit year the same as a testimonial year?
Yes, just the wording
What sort of things are you getting up to in this special year?
We created a calendar with our high profile players (Carlos Spencer, Bruce Reihana etc) which is still available at the club (preview below girls)
A Testimonial brochure is also available
A 6 Nations dinner with most of the players attending on 15th March still has tickets available
A golf Day on 5th June
A supporters Caribbean evening on 24th June at Quinton, Northampton
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Now girls - I know you are going to want one of these Calendars - So what if it is February - with pictures like these who cares... RFTG have secured some of the last few left so email
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and we will arrange for you to have one - At £5 + p and p, you would be mad not to ...
Thanks Grant – good luck with your year ahead. Now, let’s find out a bit more about you and your daily life…..
Why do you love Rugby?
I think rugby is the ultimate TEAM game. It’s a sport for everyone to participate and support
Do you see yourself as a celebrity?
No, sometimes I get noticed when out and about. The England players do get a lot more attention.
Do you have a big female fan-base?
Hardly, there are far younger and better-looking players than me in the squad these days
How long and how often do you train?
Every day, except Wednesdays, usually 15 hours a week physical training
plus recovery, stretching, and analysis sessions
Do you use male beauty products?
No, there are a couple of players in the squad who use them....no names mentioned!
What's your favourite food?
A traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings
What do you eat on a typical day?
Cereals, toast for breakfast, pasta lunch, meat 2 veg for dinner. Plus
various protein bars/shakes and snacks throughout the day
What do you do to get rid of nerves before a match?
Sit on the toilet!
Did you ever play football (soccer)?
Only at primary school, a clumsy centre half!
What are your feelings about the fact that football is the most popular sport in the UK?
I've got no problem with that, its just a shame the England football team
aren't as successful as the rugby team
Did anyone else in your family play professional Rugby?
No, my brother plays for our local team Aylesbury RFC
What is your club nickname?
G
Born:17/1/74
Height:6ft 4in
Weight:108 kg
Position: back row/ 2nd row
Club: Northampton Saints RFC
Club debut:1993 v RAF
International Appearances - England xv v Barbarians 2002, England 7's, A, U21's Students | 
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For more information about Grant and his fellow Northampton chums visit http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/
Also, Carlos Spencer has his own site with pictures that girls of all ages will love.. Check this one out http://www.carlosspencer.co.nz/
