Ever had too much caffeine? Well, rugby fans, I’ve got a story for you! Former England international Ugo Monye has shared a hilarious tale from the infamous 2009 British and Irish Lions tour. During a chat on talkSPORT with Darren Bent and Andy Goldstein, Monye recalled a wild night out that left his teammate Andy Powell in quite a predicament.
After celebrating their victory in the third Test against South Africa, Powell—known for his flair both on and off the pitch—decided to keep the night going with not one, not two, but FOUR caffeine tablets and a mountain of Red Bulls. Cue the chaos: heart palpitations, panic mode, and the belief that he might actually meet his maker!
The funny twist? Monye found Powell sitting on the loo, saying farewell to his dog through his phone screensaver. Now, that’s a caffeine buzz gone wrong! Thankfully, all’s well that ends well, and Powell lived to tell the tale and laugh about it.
Monye couldn’t resist wondering aloud about the other stories that were too wild to share. But one thing’s for sure: the 2009 Lions tour was unforgettable both on the field and off it. Between Shane Williams’ tries and Monye’s own scoring, rugby history was made. Just don’t mix that much caffeine with victory celebrations! 🏉☕ #LionsTour #RugbyTales #TooMuchCaffeine #LionsLaughs