RUARIDH McConnochie says that it has been a ‘childhood dream’ to play for Scotland. In that event, some may find it not unreasonable to ask why he played for England instead.
A law introduced by World Rugby has paved the way for McConnochie’s switch. Designed to enable the repatriation of those from the South Sea Islands capped by the All Blacks but then declared surplus to requirements, it allows players to do so after three years out of Test rugby.