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Simon Thomas

The rugby life of Michael Owen, his special relationship with Mike Ruddock and one regret over Wales' most infamous resignation

Not everyone is fortunate enough to fulfil their childhood dreams, but that’s precisely what Michael Owen has done.

“When I was a kid, I would have said I wanted to play rugby for Wales, be a PE teacher and be a commentator on rugby. And I’ve been lucky enough to do all three,” he says.

“I was quite young when that was my ambition. I was probably something like nine. It’s crazy really to think about.”

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