LEE STARLING
THE FORMER LONDON WELSH, ESHER AND EALING BACK ROW

My wife is American and did not have a great understanding of rugby or its culture until she moved over to the UK. She quickly learnt that it is much more than a sport, it is a community where you can walk into any clubhouse around the world and be made to feel welcome. For that reason, I’ve always placed huge importance on the social side of the game.
During my career I was known for my prowess at drinking games and fancy dress. Once, down at Launceston, we were losing at half-time and I said to the guys, there is no w...