About John Orwin
Born 1954. John Orwin is a British rugby union player and engineer.
John Orwin (born 20 March 1954 ) is a former Rugby union lock. Orwin toured New Zealand with England playing in both tests in 1985. He then captained on their tour to Australia & Fiji in 1988.
He played for and captained Gloucester, Bedford, the Barbarians the Royal Air Force, and Combined Services.
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Who is John Orwin?
English rugby union footballer
When was John Orwin born?
John Orwin was born on 20 March 1954.
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John Orwin is a rugby union player and engineer.
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John Orwin is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Orwin. https://biography.guide/john-orwin/
MLA: "John Orwin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-orwin/.
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