England Rugby World Cup champion Ben Cohen has revealed that he sold his winner’s medal to survive financial struggles during Covid-19.

In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, the former winger revealed that winning a World Cup 'meant everything', but it didn't set him up for the real world after his retirement.

Former rugby player Tim Bateman joined Piney to discuss.

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England Rugby World Cup champion Ben Cohen has revealed that he sold his winner’s medal to survive financial struggles during Covid-19.
In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, the former winger revealed that winning a World Cup 'meant everything', but it didn't set him up for the real world after his retirement.
Former rugby player Tim Bateman joined Piney to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

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