He also had brief spells playing in Finland and Malta.

He was persuaded by Warren Gatland to turn professional and subsequently had two spells playing for Connacht.

"I soon realised after a short spell playing against him that he had this incredible will," recalled Pilic recently.

Over the 4 seasons with the club he had spells playing at five-eighth, fullback and centre without being able to cement a position, making only 38 appearances.

De Franceschi played as a midfielder and enjoyed a number of spells playing for his hometown club.

Marshall then had short spells playing in England, Spain and Iceland.

Atkinson was not a regular starter during his second spell at Oldham, playing 33 league matches over the following three seasons.

Ludlam then had spells playing non-league football with Rhyl and Buxton.

Taylor returned to Chelsea at the end of League Two season after a successful spell at the club, playing 20 games.