By TOM BRADSHAW
GARY Gold says Irish scrum-half Peter Stringer is rugby’s equivalent to Wimbledon champ Roger Federer – inspirational proof that age is no barrier to playing and winning at the top level.
Stringer, who turns 40 in December, arrived at Worcester on Thursday on a six-month deal, and declared himself fitter than he was two decades ago.
He may have a reverse pass rather than a backhand passing shot, but director of rugby Gold sees parallels between the 98- cap Ireland international and 35-year-old Federer.
“You saw the other day with Federer – if you look...