Published: April 27, 2019
The Devon school friends played rugby union and cricket respectively for England before turning 21 but they are now not even regular starters for their clubs Exeter and Somerset
Occasionally professional sport throws up a story that is heartwarming and cautionary in equal handfuls. This one involves two schoolboy friends from Devon who played cricket and rugby respectively for England before their 21st birthdays, only to find that meteoric rises can morph into rapid descents. There remains plenty of time for emotional sequels but the tale of Dom Bess and Jack Maunder serves as a reality check for all aspiring youngsters.
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