Ruaridh McConnochie: ‘To be able to do this as a job is incredible’

Success in sevens has quickly translated into a surprise chance to be part of England’s World Cup squadRuaridh McConnochie’s first season playing professional XVs was a whirlwind by any stretch of the imagination. Twelve months ago he was finishing his sevens career at the World Cup in San Francisco and now he has been part of England’s training camp in Treviso and closing in on a place on the plane to Japan.It is a remarkable rise for the back and all the more so when you consider that life off the field has been anything but straightforward. Thankfully, McConnochie was able to post in April …