Shaunagh Brown: ‘I run in a straight line. If there’s someone in my way ... sorry’

The Harlequins and England back-row, who is compared to Forrest Gump by her coach Gary Street, took a remarkable, meandering route into rugbyIt is still early in the year but the search for Test rugby’s most remarkable newcomer is already over. Actually, scrap that: it is hard to recall a more refreshing gale of fresh air in the last decade than Shaunagh Brown of Harlequins and England. Anyone who struggles to venture outside their comfort zone need look no further for inspiration.Playing international rugby within two years of taking up the game aged 25 is the least of it. This is a woman so …