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Cape Town - Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is a global mega star, known for his blockbuster movies and professional wrestling belts, but did you know the entertainment icon once dreamed of wearing an All Blacks jersey?
According to the AllBlacks.com website, in a recent Twitter Q&A session, Johnson responded to a query about whether he had ever played rugby by saying he played the sport as a kid in New Zealand.
Yup I played rugby as a kid when I lived in New Zealand. Toughest sport I've ever done. #Respect https://t.co/OatnqgXmxe
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 17, 2016
The 196cm, 118kg powerhouse spent time living in Auckland at a young age
while his father travelled the world as a professional wrestler. He
returned to the United States where he became a college football star
before conquering the wrestling ring and moving onto Hollywood.
Double
Rugby World Cup winner and All Blacks Sevens star Sonny Bill Williams
waded in by asking Johnson if he would available for selection following
a number of injuries to the Sevens side.
Uce we got a few boys injured atm, keen 4 a run? https://t.co/PfbV4FNQAQ
— Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) April 25, 2016
Johnson was quick to respond, saying that he was ‘ready’.
I'm ready uce! Just say the word and I'll come running. Don't know how far, but I'll come running. ???????? #Aiga https://t.co/tmySnxPrQm
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 25, 2016
The All Blacks then asked its fans on Twitter if they think Johnson would have made the All Blacks had he stayed in New Zealand, to which Johnson replied that he would’ve been ‘honoured’ to wear the black jersey.
Would've been an honor to wear these colors w/ the boys. Toughest sport in the world. #Respect #AllBlacks https://t.co/MVmWzmrEvx
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 26, 2016
