HSBC Sevens World Series: Ben Ryan loving life in Fiji after on back of frustrating time in charge of England
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HSBC Sevens World Series: Ben Ryan loving life in Fiji after on back of frustrating time in charge of England
During his six years as head coach of the England sevens team, Ben Ryan can count on the fingers of one hand the amount of times he was recognised on the street.
Now in charge of Fiji, his celebrity status is on a par with that of a Kardashian.
“I can’t go to the supermarket without getting mobbed,” Ryan told Telegraph Sport.
“If I am out in the city, in Suva, I will probably get 200-300 photographs a day.
It is very surreal.
The closest thing I can compare it to is being manager of the Brazil football team.
Everyone knows who you are.
I mean everyone so I get mobbed like I am …
Now in charge of Fiji, his celebrity status is on a par with that of a Kardashian.
“I can’t go to the supermarket without getting mobbed,” Ryan told Telegraph Sport.
“If I am out in the city, in Suva, I will probably get 200-300 photographs a day.
It is very surreal.
The closest thing I can compare it to is being manager of the Brazil football team.
Everyone knows who you are.
I mean everyone so I get mobbed like I am …
