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5 legends who surprised everyone by playing for their local clubs

#2. Jerry Collins – Barnstaple FC

Back in 2007, following New Zealand’s shock exit from the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Jerry Collins was in the UK for a while longer, so when presented with a chance to have a runout, he did so for the local club, shocking those he played with, and no doubt against.

Barnstaple RFC, whose first team play in the fifth tier of English rugby, felt the warmth of an All Black – capable of being ruthlessly aggressive on the field of play – when he donned their red colours in 2007.

This was no charity appearance, it was no promotional event, it was simply a man capped 48 times by the most dominant rugby nation on earth wishing to play and, in doing so, creating memories for some at the game’s grassroots level.

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