10 rugby stars who took unorthodox routes to the top

10 international rugby stars who took unorthodox routes to the top

9. Mark Wilson

While Harris played for Tynedale, flanker Wilson was also working his way up the leagues nearby for Blaydon in National One after having spells with Penrith RUFC and Kendal RUFC. Despite initially struggling to make his makr for the Falcons he eventually made the number six shirt his own. As a result of a string of find performances, in May 2017 he was invited to a training camp with the senior England squad by Eddie Jones and made his debut in the 1st summer test against Argentina.