Brian To’o reveals he drank 600 cans of Coke Zero in a month after Penrith’s grand final win

It has to be some sort of world record. Brian To’o has revealed he demolished 24 cases of Coke Zero within a month after Penrith’s fourth-straight grand final win. The NSW winger reveals the reasoning behind the insane diet.

NSW winger Brian To’o has revealed he drank nearly 600 cans of Coke Zero – around 200 litres – in a single month.

After this masthead exposed his love for Coke Zero last October in the lead up to Penrith’s fifth successive grand final appearance, the Coca-Cola company sent To’o 24 cases of their product, each box holding 24 cans.

That’s 576 cans and every drop was consumed by To’o by November.

“I’d love to be the face of Coke – it’s delicious,” To’o said. “I love it.”

Speaking in NSW camp at Leura, To’o also confirmed he was still on the same game-day diet revealed by this masthead which comprises of 2000 calories, at a cost of around $40 to $50 a meal.

“I think Coke sponsored Penrith so they sent me 24 boxes of 24 packs (after the story),” To’o said.

Brian To'o received 24 cases of Coca-Cola. Picture: Supplied.

“Put it this way, I got them in October and they were finished by November. My teeth still seem pretty good.”

Told he had actually gulped down nearly 600 cans in a month, To’o said: “Shit.”

To’o’s game-day consumption comprises two breakfast burgers, chips, coffee with sugar and six cans of Coke Zero. It is an extraordinary diet given the sports science and dietitians now involved in professional sport.

Brian "Bizza" To'o with his can of Coke. Picture: Instagram

“My wife (Moesha) is always questioning me, asking: ‘Are you sure that’s your game day ritual?’ I’m like: ‘I have to stick with it, honey’,” To’o said.

“It’s always the same diet every time – two breakfast burgers, bowl of chips, cafe latte, two sugars and six Coke Zeros.

“The way I see it, it’s a bit of fuel for the engine. I had it once when I was young, about 14, and played really well so I kept doing it.

Brian To’o is in tremendous shape despite the eyebrow-raising diet. Picture: Rohan Kelly

“I made sure back then I ate outside the house (so my parents didn’t see.). My mum and dad would have told me off.

“Mum and dad found out after my second NRL game.

“I took them out to breakfast and they asked whether I was playing after watching what I was eating. I have been lucky to maintain my shape but it’s a normal game day routine.”

Asked if he consumed the same food outside of game day, To’o said: “Ummm, just say game days.”

Yet few can deny To’o – one of rugby league’s most powerful wingers – is being hampered by his unhealthy diet.

This will be To’o fifth State of Origin series and he remains one of the NRL’s elite wingers.

Originally published as Brian To’o reveals he drank 600 cans of Coke Zero in a month after Penrith’s grand final win