10 rugby stars who took unorthodox routes to the top

10 international rugby stars who took unorthodox routes to the top

8. Chris Harris 

Playing for National League One side Tynedale for five years between 2009 and 2014, the centre scored a try on his professional debut for the Falcons against București Wolves in the European Challenge Cup. He’s since become a fan favourite and Kingston Park, catching the eye of Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend, which led to him making his test debut during the 2018 Six Nations.