Thomas Batson was a rugby union international who represented

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from 1872 to 1875.

Early life

Thomas Batson was born on 1846 in Ross.

Rugby union career

Batson made his international debut on 5 February 1872 at

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in the

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match. Of the three matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on three occasions. He played his final match for England on 15 February 1875 at

in the

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match.

References

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