RUGBY REVISITED
>> BRENDAN GALLAGHER ON THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER OBOLENSKY, THE WINGER WHO BECAME A RUGBY ICON
Brendan Gallagher tells the story of a dashing blond sprinter who had the perfect day against the All Blacks in 1936

Royal occasion: Prince Obolensky scores his wonder try for England against the All Blacks in 1936. Inset, in his cricket whites

IT’S A random old process that conveys legendary ‘iconic’ status on sports stars in general and rugby players in particular. You can win 100 caps or be an absolute stalwart and key man for a successful sid...