Three England internationals who represented other countries

Salmon’s own rugby journey is particularly unique. Rejected by Kent U19s after leaving school, he decided to travel to New Zealand and within a year had been selected by Wellington’s provincial side.

He was then selected for New Zealand's tour to Europe in the autumn of 1981 and won all his three All Black caps on that tour. He made his full New Zealand debut against Romania in Bucharest and played in both tests against France.

Salmon returned to England at the end of the 1983 New Zealand season having made 64 appearances for Wellington. He made his England international debut on 1 June 1985 against his former team, New Zealand, in Christchurch, losing 18-13. His last appearance for England was in the 1987 Rugby World Cup against Wales in Brisbane, losing 16-3.

In total he won twelve caps for England in addition to his three for New Zealand

In 1906 he represented the Rhodesian rugby team in South Africa's Currie Cup as a winger. He was considered unlucky to miss selection in the Springbok team to tour England in 1906–07 as he didn't meet the five-year residential qualification period, albeit by only a few months.

Springbok vice-captain Paddy Carolin had wanted Brooks in the team and told him to come with them to England, at which time he would send a telegram to the Rugby Board seeking permission to call up Brooks as a replacement player.

While in England, Brooks again played rugby for Bedford and was selected in the South vs North fixture, which was used as a trial for spots in the national team. He scored four tries and despite coming to the country to play for the Springboks, Brooks was named in the England team for a Test against the South Africans.

He got further opportunities to play for England, against both France and England, but turned them down to get married back in Rhodesia

Hape began his career with New Zealand Warriors in the NRL, making the switch to England with Bradford Bulls in 2003. He was a great success in Super League and won his first international cap for New Zealand in the 2004 Tri-Nations.

While his time in Bradford was interrupted by several injuries, including a serious knee problem, he remained a favourite of the fans and was voted as a member of their 'Team of the Century' in 2007. In 2008 he announced that he would be switching codes to join Guinness Premiership side Bath.

Hape's introduction into union was slow, but as his experience grew his quick feet made him a potent weapon in the Bath midfield. After a strong start to the season for the west country side in 2009-10, he was called into the England squad for the Six Nations after qualifying through residency.