From stacking shelves at Sainsbury’s to 70 England caps, Joe Launchbury joins Payno and former teammate Hask for an emotional retirement special. He reveals the "heartless" moment Wasps collapsed, the truth behind Eddie Jones’ psychological mind games, and his decision to move to Japan over Leicester. From 2015 World Cup heartbreak to “slosh” banter, this is an unfiltered look at the integrity & resilience of one of England’s most respected players.
01:42 🔥Retirement Decision
02:22 💦 The Story Behind “Slosh”
15:06 🛒 Sainsbury’s Shelf Stacker
22:49 🐝 Wasps Breakthrough
30:11 ⭐ The Biggest Star Signings
35:04 💔 Finals Heartbreak: 2017 vs 2020
37:45 🥲 The End of Wasps
48:44 💪 Grip Strength Challenge
56:59 😠 2015 RWC Man of the Match
01:03:05 🔗 Best Lock Partnerships
01:07:17 🧠 Eddie & Steve
01:10:17 🦁 Lions “What If” Scenario
01:11:48 🌅 Life After Rugby
📗The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Unloaded are now available: https://lnk.to/GBRUnlocked/waterstones
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