England World Cup winner, 55 caps, and the Sky Sports voice of modern rugby union
RugbyWill Greenwood scored England's only try in the 2003 World Cup final. If that were the only line on his CV it would still be plenty.
A tall, intelligent inside centre with an uncanny knack for finding space, Greenwood played for Harlequins, Leicester Tigers and, again, Harlequins over a 12-year professional career. He won 55 caps for England, scored 31 Test tries, won the 2003 World Cup in Sydney, and toured twice with the British and Irish Lions. His partnership with Mike Tindall in the English midfield under Sir Clive Woodward was one of the defining combinations of the golden era.
He also survived a near-fatal incident in 1997 when he swallowed his tongue during a match in South Africa on his Lions tour, an experience he has spoken about with remarkable perspective. His personal courage has been tested in harder ways off the pitch too, and his willingness to speak openly about the loss of his son Freddie helped shift attitudes to grief among sportsmen in Britain.
Since retiring, Greenwood has become one of the most articulate and respected voices in rugby union, leading Sky Sports' coverage of the sport for more than a decade. He has also completed three ultra-endurance expeditions including a trek to the magnetic North Pole, and raised over a million pounds for the charity Borne.
At Steam Wine Bar, Greenwood brings 2003, the Sky commentary box, and the kind of thoughtful storytelling that has made him one of the most booked speakers in rugby.
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