EXCLUSIVE He dated an Olympic golden girl and a Miss Universe Australia. Now Quade Cooper's romantic life has taken an unexpected turn - as he mounts a code-hopping career move that's stunned the rugby world
But now the footy player has been spotted stepping out with a new companion who has found fame in a very different way.
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