John Orwin

John Orwin
Date of birth (1954-03-20) 20 March 1954
Place of birth Wibsey, Yorkshire
Occupation(s) Engineer
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Lock
Amateur clubs
Years Club / team
RAF
Chichester
Gloucester Rugby
Norwich
Bedford Blues
Morley
Wibsey
Datchworth
Biggleswade
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1985–1988 England 14

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.

He played for and Captained Gloucester,Bedford, the Babarians 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.

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Sporting positions
Preceded by
Nigel Melville
English National Rugby Union Captain
Apr-Jun 1988
Succeeded by
Richard Harding


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