John Collins (rugby union, born 1928) explained

John Collins
Full Name:Philip John Collins
Birth Date:4 November 1928
Birth Place:Redruth, Cornwall, England
Position:Fullback
Repyears1:1952
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0

Philip John Collins (born 4 November 1928) is an English former international rugby union player.

Born in Redruth, Collins is the son of local rugby player Phill Collins, who represented Cornwall against the touring 1924–25 All Blacks.[1] He played his rugby as a fullback and in 1947 made his representative debut for Cornwall.[2] In 1952, Collins made three Five Nations appearances for England, becoming the first international produced by Camborne RFC.[3]

Collins is the oldest living former England international player.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Camborne honour England’s oldest former player . www.englandrugby.com . 23 October 2023.
  2. News: May Play Again . West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser . 20 January 1955.
  3. News: Collins Capped . . 31 January 1952.