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Colin Payne

1937 – 2005

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About Colin Payne

Lived 1937 – 2005 (aged 67–68). Colin Payne was a rugby union player and association football player.

Colin Martin Payne (19 May 1937 – March 2005) was an English international rugby union player.

Payne was educated at Sherborne School.

A lock, Payne played for Harlequins, Oxford University, Warwickshire and England.

Payne was a member of the national team between 1964 and 1966, making all 10 of his Test match appearances in Five Nations fixtures. He scored England's only try in their 9–6 win over France in 1965.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Colin Payne?

rugby player

When was Colin Payne born?

Colin Payne was born on 19 May 1937.

When did Colin Payne die?

Colin Payne died in 2005.

What was Colin Payne's occupation?

Colin Payne was a rugby union player and association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Colin Payne

· Wikidata: Q130376328

· DBpedia: Colin Payne (rugby union)

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