By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Nice view: Kelly Brook gets distracted by her handsome boyfriend Thom Evans at Santa Monica beach


There are certain benefits to dating a recently retired rugby player.

Kelly Brook's 25-year-old boyfriend Thom Evans was forced to give up the sport last year after a horrific neck injury, but the sportsman has managed to maintain an enviable physique.

The 31-year-old model appears to appreciate her younger man's fit body, and was spotted checking out him out during a day on the beach at Santa Monica.


Sun seeker: The model lounged on the sand while her 25-year-old man got active with friends


His retirement from professional rugby has also left Thom free to follow his new love across the globe.

The Scot recently moved to Los Angeles to be closer to Kelly and to try his hand at acting.

But the pair didn't appear to be getting much work done as they enjoyed the warm California sun.


Feeling clucky? Kelly looked delighted by the children of her friends as they frolicked in the sand


Hot new couple: Kelly was a little overdressed for a day at the beach in a dress and heeled boots, while Thom showed off his body in swim shorts


While Thom got active on the sand with friends, Kelly lounged on the sand and played with the two young children of a friend.

The Piranha: 3D star may be feeling a little clucky, as she looked delighted as the youngsters frolicked around her.

Kelly was a little overdressed for a day on the sand, wearing heeled boots and a dress.

Thom, who was a London Wasps team mate of her ex Danny Cipriani, was appropriately attired in swim shorts.


Fresh as a daisy: Kelly Brook looked in great form this morning as she took a stroll to the Urth Cafe in Studio City, Los Angeles


Chic: The model-turned-actress donned a crop top with pink jeans and peep-toe heels and was not wearing a scrap of make-up


But glamorous Kelly is a fan of dressing up, even to run errands.

She wore tight pink jeans, a cropped jumper and towering high heels earlier in the day when she popped out to pick up breakfast at a local cafe.

Clearly glowing after her boyfriend's recent move Stateside, the fresh-faced model smiled happily despite the early hour as she arrived at the popular Urth Cafe in Studio City.

There was no sign of Thom, who has enrolled in acting school in Hollywood, the Mail On Sunday reported this weekend.


Californian romance: Thom Evans has followed Kelly Brook to Los Angeles


The relationship appears to be back on track after Kelly jetted off to the Maldives for a Christmas with Cipriani.

‘Thom is completely head over heels for Kelly,’ a pal told the paper. ‘He has moved to LA where he’s started acting classes.

‘Kelly is making LA her home and Thom knew if the relationship was to stand a chance he needed to be out there with her. She is overjoyed that Thom made the trip.’


source: dailymail