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Jamie Salmon

b. 1959

British rugby union footballer for England and New Zealand

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About Jamie Salmon

Born 1959. Jamie Salmon is a British and New Zealand rugby union player and journalist.

James Lionel Broome Salmon (born 16 October 1959) is a former rugby union player. Born in Hong Kong, he played international rugby for both New Zealand, winning three caps, and England, winning 12 caps. He is the only man to have played for both countries' senior national teams.

Career Salmon played as a centre. He moved to New Zealand in 1977 after not being selected in a Kent under-19 trial. He became a Wellington player in 1980, then first appeared for New Zealand at under-23 level before being selected for a match against Fiji which did not carry full capped status.

Qualifying through residency, he was selected for New Zealand's tour to Europe in the autumn of 1981 and won all his three international caps on that tour. He made his full New Zealand debut against Romania in Bucharest and played in both tests against France.

Salmon moved back to England at the end of the 1983 New Zealand season having made 64 appearances for Wellington.

He played his club rugby with Harlequins, and after retiring had an executive role with them.

Salmon is the son of Gerald Mordaunt Broome Salmon and the brother of Hugh Salmon.

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Also known as
James Lionel Broone Salmon, James Lionel Broome Salmon

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jamie Salmon?

British rugby union footballer for England and New Zealand

When was Jamie Salmon born?

Jamie Salmon was born on 16 October 1959 in Hong Kong.

What is Jamie Salmon's occupation?

Jamie Salmon is a rugby union player and journalist.

What nationality is Jamie Salmon?

Jamie Salmon is British and New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jamie Salmon

· Wikidata: Q301081

· DBpedia: Jamie Salmon

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