Colin McFadyean

Colin William McFadyean (born 11 March 1943)[2] is a former England international rugby union player and captain.

Colin McFadyean
Birth nameColin William McFadyean
Date of birth (1943-03-11) 11 March 1943
Place of birthTavistock[1]
UniversityLoughborough University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Loughborough Colleges
Moseley RFC
()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1966-1968
1966
 England
British Lions
11
4
Pts:15;
3

He was capped eleven times for England between 1966 and 1968, nine times as a centre and twice on the wing and captained England in his last two internationals in 1968.[3] He scored four tries for England, including two in one game against Scotland in March 1967, and also scored one dropped goal for England.

He was selected for the 1966 British Lions tour to Australia and New Zealand, playing in all four internationals against the All Blacks and scoring one try.

He played club rugby for Moseley.

References

  1. Colin McFadyean Profile on scrum.com
  2. Griffiths, John (1987). The Phoenix Book of International Rugby Records. London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. pp. 12:7. ISBN 0-460-07003-7.
  3. Griffiths, page 1:40–1:41
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Phil Judd
English National Rugby Union Captain
1968
Succeeded by
Mike Weston


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