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The One with the Naked Rugby Players

Minds out of the gutter, people - this one isn't what you think!

I think it's fair to say there's a certain image of rugby lads, right? Confident, sure of themselves - and not averse to a little bit of public nudity! But that's not always the case.

Cisgendered and transgendered rugby players from inclusive clubs across the UK have been taking part in something called the Naked Rugby Players project. It's a calendar that draws attention to some of the body image issues that men face - and encourages them to check themselves for signs of cancer at the same time.

Not only that, but it's also raising money for the inclusive teams themselves.

Simon Chapman from the Northampton Outlaws is one of the players taking part, while Monty McKinnen is the man who took the photos. They're both cracking chaps with lots of interesting things to say about sport, inclusivity, and the calendar itself.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS?
Naked Rugby Players: @NakedRugby OR https://www.thenakedrugbyplayers.com/
Northampton Outlaws:@OutlawsRFC

WANT TO GET IN TOUCH, OR SUGGEST A STORY FOR THE PODCAST?
Email: jack.murley@bbc.co.uk
Twitter: @jack_murley

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