WALES – STEVEN SHINGLER
What they said then: “Highly rated, teenage sensation Steven Shingler looks like the next Stephen Jones. Despite only being 19, he’s showing all the maturity needed to become a world-class number 10.”
What they’ve done since: This is a weird one. Long story short, Scotland tried to give the point-scoring machine his test debut in 2011 before Wales contested the call-up. Ultimately, the 19-year-old was barred from joining up with the Scots, but Wales never bothered playing him. Ended up just being a fuss about nothing. He’s now playing in the Championship with Ealing following stints with Scarlets, Cardiff Blues and London Irish.
Grade: D