Summary
WHATEVER the sport, there are many former players who wish they were still out there, competing at the top. Their greatest achievements were on the playing field, and they can find it hard to cope with the afterlife - those decades which follow their retirement.
Especially when big occasions loom, many of these men must be itching to be involved once more. The Calcutta Cup is undeniably one of those big occasions, but at least one of the leading players in its annual drama is glad he will be no more than a spectator this weekend.See the full content of this document
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Sole Says He'll Never Miss Intense Pressure and Fear of Big Occasion
David Sole was a national hero in 1990, when he led Scotland to the grand slam, which was clinched by an unforgettable win against England at Murrayfield. He still has an active role in rugby as one of the former players who help promote the RBS...
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