White has traded rugby skills for the farmyard after retiring

FORMER England rugby star Julian White has traded the rugby pitch for the farmyard since retiring from the sport.

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The ex-England and Leicester Tigers prop, who was part of the triumphant 2003 Rugby World Cup team and earned 51 caps for his country, now spends his days tending to his 600 sheep and 90 cows rather than scrumming down on the field.

White, who started against Samoa in the tournament and came on as a substitute against Uruguay, was awarded an MBE for services to rugby union in 2004 following his role in the spectacular victory.

Now aged 52, the star, who could have played for Wales, is more likely to be found on his expansive Leicestershire farm, Crabtree Farm, which he runs with his partner Sara and their three children.