"1862-07-31Z"^^ . "Alan Rotherham"@en . "1898-08-30Z"^^ . . "Alan Rotherham (31 July 1862 \u2013 30 August 1898) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1882 to 1887. He also captained his country. Rotherham is best known for his part in revolutionising half-back play in rugby union, being the first player to demonstrate how a half-back could be the connecting link between the forwards and three-quarters, and thereby paving the way for the passing game within the backs that is practised to the present day."@en . "1898Z"^^ . "Rotherham, Alan"@en . . . "English rugby union player" . . . "1862Z"^^ . .