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Born in ] in 1975. He joined ] in 1991 and made his debut at 16 against Keighley.

In 1993 he became the first youngest ever winner of the Challenge Cup when he came on as a substitute aged 17 years 11 months. In 1994 he was the young player of the year.

He became Wigan and Great Britain captain in 1996 aged just 21. He was the youngest ever Great Britain captain. He was also named 'Man of Steel' in the same year.

In 1998 He led Wigan to victory in the first ever Grand Final. In 2001 he set a Wigan record of 429 points in a season and a Super League record of 388.

In 2004 he won both the Man of Steel award as well as the Golden Boot for the international player of the year, this award rarely leaves Australia.

In 2005 he was awarded the OBE. In March 2005 changed codes, signing for Saracens to play rugby union with the stated aim of playing for England in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. There are different opinions on whether he should play as an Outside centre or a back row forward.

Despite all his achievements there are question marks over his ability to change to a different sport at a relatively ripe age plus doubts about how much surgery he needs on his knees.

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