10 sets of players you never knew were team-mates - Ruck

10 sets of players you never knew were team-mates

Rugby Union has provided some curious crossovers over the years – including two goalkeepers now considered among the top 10 in the world…

1. International legends Michael Lynagh and Francois Pienaar formed a 9/10 partnership for Saracens in 1997/98.


2. Pat Lam and Jonny Wilkinson were crucial parts of Newcastle winning the title 


3. Tendai Mtawarira and Andy Goode shared a dressing room for the Sharks in 2010


4. Sergio Parisse and George Smith teamed up during the Wallabies short stint at Stade Francais

Sergio Parisse of Stade Francais looks dejected during the rugby Top 14 match between Stade Francais Paris and CA Brive at Stade Jean Bouin on December 31, 2016 in Paris, France. ( Photo by Andre Ferreira / Icon Sport ) (Photo by Andre Ferreira/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
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