Peter Young (1927–2002) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1954 to 1955.[1] He also captained his country.[1]

Peter Young
Birth namePeter Dalton Young
Date of birth9 November 1927
Place of birthBristol, England
Date of death23 May 2002(2002-05-23) (aged 74)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1954–1955 England 9 (Pts:3;
Tries:1;
Conv:0;
Pens:0;
Drop:0)

Early life

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Peter Young was born on 9 November 1927 in Bristol.[1]

Rugby union career

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Young made his international debut on 16 January 1954 at Twickenham in the England vs Wales match.[1] Of the 9 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 4 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 19 March 1955 at Twickenham in the England vs Scotland match.[1]

While working in Dublin, he played for Wanderers F.C.

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