Possible Clues:

• For counsel just one small drink, being one of fifteen
• Gareth Edwards, for example
• George Gregan, for example
• Justin Marshall, for example
• Only a small drink for counsel as it's only one of fifteen
• Player gets 50 per cent after a struggle
• Dwayne Peel, for example
• Position in rugby
• Rugby player has a lot of cider and a little beer
• Only a small drink for counsel. That's just one of fifteen