WATCH: Rio Ferdinand's battle cry to England's rugby players

What could possibly be more motivational than Rio Ferdinand clutching a pair of 2kg pink dumbbells and screaming at the top of his voice at you?

Well, England’s Rugby World Cup players were given such a treat. If they watched Ferdinand’s video, that is.

The former Manchester United and England skipper let rip with his #carrythemhome message ahead of England’s opening match of the tournament against Fiji on Friday evening.

“COME ON… deliver!!!”