John Orwin

John Orwin (born 20 March 1954[1]) is a former Rugby union lock. Orwin toured New Zealand with England playing in both tests in 1985. He then captained England on their tour to Australia & Fiji in 1988.

John Orwin
Date of birth (1954-03-20) 20 March 1954
Place of birthWibsey, Yorkshire
SpouseDiane Orwin
ChildrenAmy Orwin and Kelly Orwin
Occupation(s)Engineer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
RAF
Chichester
Gloucester Rugby
Norwich
Bedford Blues
Morley
Wibsey
Datchworth
Biggleswade
()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1985–1988 England 14

He played for and captained Gloucester, Bedford, the Barbarians the Royal Air Force, and Combined Services.

References

  1. Griffiths, John (1987). The Phoenix Book of International Rugby Records. London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. pp. 12:8. ISBN 0-460-07003-7.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Nigel Melville
English National Rugby Union Captain
Apr-Jun 1988
Succeeded by
Richard Harding


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