About John Fidler
Born 1948. John Fidler is a rugby union player.
John Howard Fidler (born 16 September 1948) is an English former rugby union international who represented England in four Test matches. His son Rob Fidler also represented England.
A Cheltenham Colts product, Fidler was a regular fixture in the second row for Gloucester and won five county championships with Gloucestershire. He was a policeman by profession.
Fidler's England caps didn't come until he was in his 30s, making his debut in the 1981 tour of Argentina. He also played Tests for England in the 1984 tour of South Africa, after which he announced his retirement.
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Who is John Fidler?
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John Fidler was born on 16 September 1948.
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John Fidler is a rugby union player.
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· DBpedia: John Fidler (rugby union)
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