Email Interview with

Ryan Strudwick   London Irish

Why do you love Rugby?

Because I am good at it.

The pay is good and you are playing a sport for a living.

Do you see yourself as a celebrity?

no

Do you have a big female fan-base?

no

How long and how often do you train?

Most days, 3 to 5 hrs a day

Do you use male beauty products?

yes

What’s your favourite food?

steak

What do you eat on a typical day?

Toast in the morning, some form of carbos for lunch, and a protein rich meal for dinner. Two nutritional shakes a day

What do you do to get rid of nerves before a match?

Listen to music, eat sweats

Did you ever play football (soccer)?

no

What are your feelings about the fact that football is the most popular sport in the UK?

It is fine, but would be nice to earn their sort of money

Did anyone else in your family play professional Rugby?

no

What is your club nickname?

Strudders, HP

Stats: Born: 3 /8/73 Height: 195 Weight: 112 Position: lock International debut:  International record:                                                Club debut: Nov, 1998

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