Thom Evans to make rugby return in Dubai 7s

Former Scotland winger Thom Evans will make a return to competitive rugby, five years after sustaining a life-threatening spinal injury while on international duty against Wales. Evans, who will play in the International Open in Dubai next weekend, had been tipped as a star of the future before his injury that nearly rendered him paralysed. The 30 year-old will turn out for an UR7s side in the tournament after undergoing arduous rehabilitation work with Margot Wells. Wells notably worked with England full back Mike Brown after his well-documented concussion this year. Speaking to the Daily Ma…