Peter Preece is a former rugby union international who represented

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from 1972 to 1976. Educated at King Henry viii School, Coventry

Early life

Peter Preece was born on 15 November 1949 in Meriden. His father, Ivor Preece, was also a rugby union international who captained England and represented the British Lions in the 1950s.

Rugby union career

Preece made his international debut on 3 June 1972 at Ellis Park in the

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match. Of the 12 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 4 occasions. He played his final match for England on 17 January 1976 at

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in the

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match.

References

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