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Paige Butcher (rugby union)

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Paige Butcher
Date of birth (1974-06-18) 18 June 1974 (age 50)
Place of birthWollongong, NSW
SchoolOak Flats High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–2006  Australia 5 (0)

Paige Erin Butcher (born 18 June 1974) is a former Australian rugby union player. She was named in Australia's squad for the 2006 Rugby World Cup in Canada.[1][2]Wallaroos 10–24 loss to France in their second pool game.[3] She started in the seventh place playoff against Ireland, Australia won 18–14.[4][5]

Butcher made her test debut for Australia in 2001 against England at Sydney.[2] Her final appearance for the Wallaroos was against Ireland at the 2006 World Cup.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Wallaroos World Cup rugby squad named". The Sydney Morning Herald. 11 July 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Paige Erin Butcher". classicwallabies.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Wallaroos go down to France 24-10". The Sydney Morning Herald. 5 September 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Ireland Rattle The 'Roos". Irish Rugby. 17 September 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Irish women finish eighth". Irish Examiner. 17 September 2006. Retrieved 26 January 2023.