Michael Francis (rugby league)

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Michael Francis
Personal information
Full nameMichael Francis
Born (1974-02-07) 7 February 1974 (age 50)
Playing information
Position Second-row, Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1993–98 South Sydney 5630012
1995–96 London Broncos 240000
Total8030012
Source: [1]

Michael Francis is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. He played for South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition and for the London Broncos in the Rugby Football League Championship First Division.

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Background

Francis played his junior rugby league for Lithgow and represented the Australian schoolboys team in 1992.

Playing career

Francis made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 9 of the 1993 season against Parramatta at Parramatta Stadium. During the 1995 off season, Francis played in England with the London Broncos in the last Rugby Football League Championship First Division season before the introduction of the Super League.

Francis played with Souths until the end of 1998 before departing the club. He made nearly 100 appearances for the club across all grades. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Michael Francis - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  2. "Rabbitohs pack a punch says champion boxer Opetaia". South Sydney Rabbitohs.
  3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571
  4. "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Michael Francis". www.ssralmanac.com.
  5. "Bunny connection heads chase". CentralWesternDaily.