MY CHRISTMAS DAY XV

RUGBY MATTERS
A weekly look at the game’s other talking points
BRENDAN GALLAGHER

Versatile: Mark Mapletoft lines up a kick for England
PICTURE: Alamy

15 Mark Mapletoft (England): Born December 25, 1971: Made his solitary England appearance at ten but played most of his club career at full-back.
14 Rowan Shepherd (Scotland). Born December 25, 1970: More often seen at 15 for Scotland but definitely had the wheels to excel on the wing.
13 Sean Lineen (Scotland): Born December 25, 1961: Silky smooth Kiwi born Scotland centre who won 29 caps before turning successfully ...

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