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Ben Russell (rugby union, born 1983)

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Ben Russell
Birth nameBenjamin T. Russell
Date of birth (1983-01-10) 10 January 1983 (age 41)
Place of birthHalifax, Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight17 st 2 lb (240 lb; 109 kg)
SchoolForest School (Winnersh)
Wellington College, Berkshire
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number Eight
Current team London Welsh
Youth career
1997–2002 Saracens Academy
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002–2007
2007–2011

2011-
Saracens
Racing Metro

London Welsh
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National sevens team
Years Team Comps
  England Sevens
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 2006 Melbourne Team competition

Benjamin T. Russell (born 10 January 1983 in Halifax, West Yorkshire) is a rugby union player who plays at No. 8 or Flanker for London Welsh. He previously played for Saracens and Racing Metro. He has also played internationally for the England Sevens.

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