Mike Tindall once came close to breaking David Boon's legendary 52-beer record during a flight home from the 2003 Rugby World Cup final. The former England rugby star consumed nearly 50 cans of beer on the journey back to Heathrow, but could not manage the final two before landing.
Boon set the record while travelling to the UK for the 1989 Ashes series, which Australia dominated. Tindall's attempt occurred after England's 20-17 victory over Australia in the World Cup final, before his marriage to Zara Phillips.
Teammate Will Greenwood confirmed the record remains intact, saying: 'Tinds had a real go at it but we wanted to leave the Aussies with at least one title to hang on to.' Reports suggest Boon 'walked straight as a die' upon arrival, unlike Tindall.
Tindall later faced a £25,000 fine from the RFU for conduct at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, reduced to £15,000, and never played for England again. Now 47, he lives a quieter life with Zara and their three children.
Zara told the Daily Mail: 'Nothing runs smoothly ever. You've got to accept that in life. It's a work-in-progress [but] you've got to have fun.' Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond added that fun and friendship are central to their relationship.
