David Doherty was one of the most exciting prospects in English rugby when he made his debut aged 17 years and 95 days against Northampton in May 2004.
Following the game the winger was tipped as a future England international by the Guardian, but things never really worked out for the talented youngster
He joined Wasps after Leeds Tykes were relegated in 2006 but failed to impress before another unsuccessful stint with Sale Sharks.
Doherty, who scored 49 tries in 107 games during two spells with Carnegie, was then Harrogate’s director of rugby and commercial director until June 2022.
He’s now made a career change to his other huge passion, golf. The 35-year-old is now a assistant Golf Professional at Wetherby Golf Club.
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#1. David Pocock – Politician
The former Wallabies captain is vying to become the first independent senator for the national capital.
Pocock, who has lived in Canberra since 2012, said his motivation to make the switch from rugby union to politics came out of frustration with the current crop of politicians.
“Like everyone, I’ve been watching politics over the last three years and getting increasingly frustrated at the way politicians aren’t addressing the big issues we’re facing and aren’t actually representing communities,” he said.
“We’ve currently got a Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister who keep telling us that people don’t want government in their lives.