Simon Geoghegan

A rugby union wing renowned for his speed, agility, and electrifying sidesteps, He played as a forward initially before moving to the wing around the age of 18 years-old. He joined Bath Rugby from London Irish in 1994. He had nine operations on his feet during his career, after being diagnosed with arthritis in his toes at the age of 25. He was forced to retire from rugby before his thirtieth birthday. ==International career==

He played for Ireland at under-21 and 'B' level. He is perhaps best known for his try in the 1994 Five Nations match against England at Twickenham, that was instrumental in a famous 13–12 win. Another key contribution during the match was a kick, chase and tackle on England fly-half Rob Andrew which led to a crucial kickable penalty to Ireland. An adept side stepper, he was once described by the commentator Bill McLaren as being like “a mad octopus” and “as quick as a trout up a burn”. even though he had played little rugby that year due to the toe problems that cut short his career. ==Personal life==

Born in England, he was educated at St Edmund's College, Hertfordshire. He has twin older sisters, one a civil engineer, the other a town planner. As an amateur player, Geoghegan had a career outside rugby as a solicitor. He studied for his law degree at London University. As of 2011, he was working in London at Rosling King LLP having joined the company as a paralegal in 1990 and became a partner in 2000. He married Reema and they have three daughters: Isobel, Gabrielle, and Phoebe. == References ==