Glen George
Glenn Maxwell George (born 30 September 1964) is a Welsh former rugby union international.
| Full name | Glenn Maxwell George | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 30 September 1964 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Newport, Wales | ||||||||||||||||
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George was born in Newport and attended Lliswerry High School.[1]
A flanker, George began playing for Newport RFC in 1984-85 and was captain of the club for five seasons, which included Newport's 1990–91 Division One title, securing them promotion to the Premier Division.[2]
George earned a Wales call up for the 1991 Five Nations Championship campaign. He played in the matches against England and Scotland, as part of an inexperienced Wales back row, with Alun Carter also previously uncapped.[3]
Remaining with Newport until 1993, George went on to play with Rumney, Rhymney and Fleur de Lys.[4]
References
- "History of Newport RFC :: 1874 - 2013". www.historyofnewport.co.uk.
- Bevan, Edward (13 November 1990). "George gains Welsh reward for his Newport leadership". The Daily Telegraph.
- "Wales name four new caps to face England". The Daily Telegraph. 11 January 1991.
- "By George! Former Wales flanker Glen is still going strong at 41". WalesOnline. 27 February 2007.
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