Making of Ruaridh McConnochie: How footage of 'a tall skinny' guy playing university rugby for fun changed everything KateLouiseRowan looks at ruaridhmcc the only uncapped player in England's World Cup squad, ahead of his first Test WALvENG tomorrow
Such was Ruaridh McConnochie’s impact on the England sevens squad that team-mates almost felt his departure for XVs akin to bereavement. “It was a bit like, in a weird way, grieving a loss. I miss him, it felt very strange turning up for the pre-season last year,” says sevens back Alex Davis. “I remember a lot of people making comments about missing him, even though he was off doing great things for Bath.
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