Wales women’s scrum-half Ffion Lewis has an unusual sporting inspiration in her family, her bodybuilding brother.
Florida-based Flex Lewis, 34, has won seven Mr Olympia titles, beating the record for consecutive titles set by actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Ffion makes her first start against Hong Kong on Friday and says her famous sibling has provided inspiration.
“Flex is an example, he was told he wasn’t good enough to begin with,” she told BBC Sport Wales.
“He was a rugby player to begin with, but he was told he was too small!
“I’ve got three brothers, we’ve all been brought up pretty well with great morals and our parents installed into us that nothing comes easily, it all comes down to hard work,” said the 21-year-old Scarlets and Gloucester player, who made her Wales debut as a late replacement in the 19-5 win over South Africa.
“He got told he could never make it, and he’s learned to prove people wrong. I was told I wasn’t good enough, and I wanted to prove people wrong, I’m lucky to have such a supportive family.”