Rugby players were quick to answer the call to arms at the outbreak of the Great War 100 years ago. As we learned on First World War and Sport (BBC Radio Five Live, Monday), 130 British rugby internationals lost their lives during the conflict, including 11 Lions. Of the 60 players who turned out for four London Scottish teams on the eve of war, 45 would die.
Reported by Independent 5 hours ago.
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