Owen Slot

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Owen Slot is a British sports journalist and author. He is Chief Rugby Correspondent for The Times . [1]

In addition to his own works he was ghostwriter for Jonny, the autobiography of Jonny Wilkinson. [2]

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References

  1. "Owen Slot". The Times . Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  2. "Owen Slot Made Chief Rugby Correspondent for The Times". News UK. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2022.