About Dave Sims
Lived 1969 – 2022 (aged 52–53). Dave Sims was a rugby union player.
David Sims (22 November 1969 – 19 March 2022) was an English rugby union footballer, a lock forward for Gloucester RFC. He won three England caps on the 1998 Tour of Hell.
Career Club rugby Born in Gloucester and educated at Churchdown School, After playing for Longlevens RFC, he made his debut for Gloucester in the 1987–88 season, progressing to the first XV by November 1988. He moved to Worcester for the 1999–2000 season before moving on loan to Bedford in January 2000. He joined Exeter in 2002, He then became head coach for the Withycombe RFC senior squads, while playing at lock for the 1st XV.
Sims represented The Barbarians on three occasions, in 1995, 1996, and 1999.
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Who was Dave Sims?
English rugby union footballer
When was Dave Sims born?
Dave Sims was born on 22 November 1969 in Gloucester.
When did Dave Sims die?
Dave Sims died in 2022.
What was Dave Sims's occupation?
Dave Sims was a rugby union player.
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