Michael Anthony Charles Slemen (11 May 1951 – 20 July 2020)
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and at the time played club rugby for

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Early life

Mike Slemen was born on 11 May 1951 in Liverpool, and educated at St Edward's College, Liverpool.

Rugby union career

Slemen made his international debut on 6 March 1976 at

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in the

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match. Of the 32 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 15 occasions. He played his final match for England on 4 February 1984 at Murrayfield in the

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match. He also played for a World XV on 9 August 1980 against in Buenos Aires, losing 36–22.Player list for World XV
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Career and later life

He taught

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(part-time) at the

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and was also the expedition leader of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Personal life

Slemen was married to Eileen. He died on 20 July 2020, aged 69.England Grand Slam winner Mike Slemen has passed away aged 69
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References

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