Легенда регби Мартин Джонсон посетил рыбную лавку в Херефорде и заказал бургер

A Hereford fish and chip shop enjoyed an unexpected brush with sporting royalty when former England rugby captain Martin Johnson stopped by for lunch during a visit to the city. Staff at family-run Edwards Plaice, in Grandstand Road, were stunned when they spotted the World Cup-winning rugby legend placing an order using one of the takeaway's touch-screen kiosks during the lunchtime rush. According to Curt Edwards, the team were left stunned by the surprise appearance of Johnson, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby players of his generation, having captained England to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup and led the British and Irish Lions on two tours. “During the lunchtime shift today, we were all in disbelief to see the legend that is Martin Johnson ordering food via our touch-screen kiosks,” he said after the visit on Wednesday (July 15). After placing his order, Johnson, 56, took time to chat with staff, including brothers Curt and Joel Edwards, and their dad Clive. “Martin kindly took the time to appear in photos and speak with the team – he's a great, down-to-earth kind of guy,” Mr Edwards added. The former England lock, who made more than 360 appearances for Leicester Tigers over 16 years, chose a burger, chips and a bottle of Coke Zero before heading outside to enjoy his meal in the sunshine in the shop's seating area. Johnson, who was passing through Hereford, decided to call in and sample some of the takeaway's award-winning food. Staff said he thoroughly enjoyed his burger and chips. Read more - Six fascinating pictures show unusual task during royal visit - Hollywood success brings 'massive spike' in interest in county... with hopes for more - Pub's delight as Prince William pops in for Herefordshire hospitality The visit was a memorable moment for the team at Edwards Plaice, which previously won a place in the top 10 of the Best Newcomer category with its cod and chips at the National Fish and Chip Awards. The takeaway prides itself on using sustainably sourced fish, which is hand-filleted on site each day, while its potatoes are supplied by local Herefordshire farms. Mr Edwards said the team would be delighted to welcome the rugby icon back in the future.