David made a fantastic start to his England career - he scored on his international debut in the RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland in 2007. Sadly, it was England's only try in a 43-13 defeat.
He was also in the starting XV for the win over France and the defeat to Wales and was named Young Player of the Season by the Professional Rugby Players' Association. However, a broken bone in his foot wrecked the winger's hopes of taking part in the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
As a teenager, he was a talented footballer, and had trials for Liverpool, Everton and Manchester City - but they wanted him to give up all other sport. Rugby was his first love. He cut his teeth with Cheshire side Lymm RFC, before moving to Rotherham and then Harlequins.
A regular in the England sevens squad, he created IRB Sevens' history with five first-half tries on his England debut against Papua New Guinea.
| DOB: | 23 July 1983 |
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| Debut: | February 2007 v Ireland |
| Weight: | 83kg (13st 0lb) |
| Height: | 1.83m (6ft 0in) |
| Club: | Harlequins |
| Position: | Wing |
Rory Lamont