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After being dropped from New Zealand's 2015 World Cup squad, All Blacks legend Israel Dagg nearly retired at 27 but transformed his heartbreak into one of rugby's greatest comebacks. His story shows how even elite athletes can rebuild after devastating setbacks.
New Zealand rugby star Will Jordan became his country's all-time leading try scorer at just 28 years old, achieving the milestone with three spectacular tries against Italy. The hometown hero reflected on childhood dreams coming true as he surpassed a record that stood for years.