John Herbert (rugby union)

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John Herbert
Full nameAlfred John Herbert
Date of birth(1933-01-01)1 January 1933
Place of birth Stroud, England
School Marling School
University University of Cambridge
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing-forward
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1958–59 England 6 (0)

Alfred John Herbert (born 1 January 1933) is an English former international rugby union player.

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Herbert was educated at Marling School and the University of Cambridge. [1]

A three-time Cambridge blue, Herbert captained the university in the 1956 Varsity Match and also served as captain of London club Wasps. [2] He played in the wing-forward position for England in their 1958 and 1959 Five Nations campaigns, gaining a total of six caps. His career was subsequently impacted by persistent knee injuries. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Alfred John Herbert". Barbarians.
  2. ↑ "14 Named for Twickenham". The Birmingham Post . 29 November 1956.
  3. ↑ "Herbert Back To 'Big-Time' Rugby". Evening Post . 28 September 1961.
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