Let's make this birthday one to remember.

48 years old (Born on October 17, 1976)

Happy Birthday, Ben Darwin! From dominating scrums as Australia's mighty tighthead prop in the unforgettable 2003 Rugby World Cup to coaching brilliance at North and Western Force, you've tackled life head-on—literally. Your legendary strength on the field was matched only by your uncanny ability to make opponents reconsider their career choices.

Now that you're guiding teams from the sidelines instead of bulldozing through them, we hope you celebrate today with fewer bruises but just as much enthusiasm. May your birthday be filled with laughter louder than a packed stadium cheering for another scrum victory—and cake sturdy enough for any front-row forward!