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John Herbert (rugby union)

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John Herbert
Full nameAlfred John Herbert
Date of birth (1933-01-01) 1 January 1933 (age 91)
Place of birthStroud, England
SchoolMarling School
UniversityUniversity of Cambridge
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing-forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1958–59 England 6 (0)

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

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

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  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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