RUGBY YOUNG GUNS

Sergey Belousov was just 16 years and 142 days when he made his Test debut for Russia against the Ukraine in 2006. He played five more Tests, the last in 2008.

Southport-born James O’Connor was the youngest Super Rugby debutant in 2008, aged 17 years and 288 days, and second youngest Wallaby a year later at 18.