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Peter Preece

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Peter Preece
Birth namePeter Stuart Preece
Date of birth (1949-11-15) 15 November 1949 (age 74)
Place of birthMeriden[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Coventry R.F.C. ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1972-1976 England 12 (Pts:0;
Tries:0;
Conv:0;
Pens:0;
Drop:0)

Peter Preece is a former rugby union international who represented England from 1972 to 1976.[1] Educated at King Henry viii School, Coventry

Early life

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Peter Preece was born on 15 November 1949 in Meriden.[1] His father, Ivor Preece, was also a rugby union international who captained England and represented the British Lions in the 1950s.[2]

Rugby union career

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Preece made his international debut on 3 June 1972 at Ellis Park in the South Africa vs England match.[1] Of the 12 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 4 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 17 January 1976 at Twickenham in the England vs Wales match.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Peter Preece Profile on scrum.com
  2. ^ Griffiths, John (1982). The Book of English International Rugby 1871-1982. Willow Books. p. 358. ISBN 0-00-218006-5.