Jon Hall (rugby union)
Jonathan Peter "John" Hall is a retired Rugby union player who played for Bath Rugby,[1] Somerset, Barbarians, South & South Western Counties and England. He was born in Bath 15 March 1962.
He primarily played as a blind side flanker or number eight. His international debut was versus Scotland in 1984. He did travel with the 1987 England World Cup team but did not play a match as he was injured in training and had to return to the UK. After starting his international career against Scotland, his final match was also against Scotland in 1994, where Jon made a crucial tackle to deny Gary Armstrong a try, which ultimately won England the match. He ultimately gained 21 caps.[2]
In the first season of professional rugby he was appointed Director of Rugby at Bath but was fired after a run of poor results in 1998. Subsequently, he became coach of the Garryowen club and took them to the All Ireland Final in 1999.[3]
References
External links
- John Hall Captain of the London Pride Spinhalers
- Bath Rugby History
- Bath Rugby Hall of Fame
- Bath Rugby - Tales from the Legends
- ESPN Profile
- BBC - England Rugby Player competes in Race Across America
- Bath Chronicle 1986 John Player Cup Side - Where are they now?
- Rugby Union: Hall emerges from the dark
- Bath Rugby Heritage
- Sporting Heroes
- Rugby Network Interview