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    Manu Tuilagi insists he has no regrets on turbulent England career as he recalls infamous World Cup antics

    by Nick Purewal Mar 15, 2024 3 minutes
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    Manu Tuilagi has one simple piece of advice for any budding young pro – jump in.

    And yes, the Samoa-born powerhouse means every inch of the irony.

    Tuilagi has spent 13 years wrecking Test match defences, but the 32-year-old will always be known for taking a dip in Auckland Harbour at the 2011 World Cup.

    The Sale star is primed for potentially his last England appearance in Saturday night’s Six Nations finale against France in Lyon.

    Tuilagi dived off a commercial ferry into Auckland’s off-the-rails 2011 Rugby World Cup campaign, to the great consternation of brow-beaten boss Martin Johnson.

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