Claim: Dan Hipkiss made his career start in 2001 after recovering from a knee injury, then played in the 2003 IRB U21 World Cup.
Evidence: Having overcome a career-threatening injury to his left knee in November 1999, Hipkiss made his first start for the Tigers' U21s against Leeds on 9 November 2001, scoring a try on his debut. Hipkiss was one of five Leicester players called up for the 2003 IRB U21 World Cup.