Chris Robshaw admits to nerves before Strictly live show debut

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26 Sep 2025 • 3:32 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw, 39, is preparing for his debut on Strictly Come Dancing, where he is partnered with professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova.
  • Robshaw, who retired from rugby in 2022, said he wants to find new adrenaline and learn a new skill outside his “comfort zone”.
  • He admitted to some nerves, but said he thinks they are good: “It focuses the mind, focuses the body.”
  • Robshaw also said he was grateful to train with Bychkova, who he described as “a top, world-class professional”.
  • The first live show of the new series, featuring 15 celebrity contestants, will screen this Saturday at 6.55pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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