They have been resting in the front row of the Pantheon now for almost half a century, a reverential pair of props dutifully undisturbed by friend or foe.
The place honouring those of exceptional Five-Six Nations longevity has long been cornered by a duo elevated to rock-of-ages status in their respective countries: Alfred Roques in France, Charlie Faulkner in Wales.
Their striking similarities extend far beyond the fact that each dared to enter the Test arena at an age when most of his contemporaries were being wheeled into retirement. They not only...
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