About Matt Poole
Born 1969. Matt Poole is a British rugby union player.
Matthew David Poole (born 6 February 1969) is a former rugby union lock who played 223 games for Leicester Tigers from 1988 to 1998, he also toured twice with England but did not play in a test match.
Career Beginnings Born in Leicester, But again was not selected for either test match.
Retirement Poole's career ended in 1998 because of ankle and pelvic injuries. His final appearance was on 7 November 1998 against Bath at Welford Road. Poole played more matches in the letter "E" shirt than any other player in the club's history. He wore the jersey 192 times.
In February 2009 Poole was voted by readers of the Leicester Mercury into Leicester Tigers's Walk of Legends alongside his long term playing partner Martin Johnson.
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Who is Matt Poole?
rugby union player (1969-)
When was Matt Poole born?
Matt Poole was born on 6 February 1969 in Leicester.
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Matt Poole is a rugby union player.
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Matt Poole is British.
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