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GARETH CHILCOTT |
| Gareth Chilcott, more popularly known as 'Cooch' was born on 20th November 1956 & was raised in Bristol. |
| His introduction to rugby came when he was 11 years of age & started playing at senior school, he joined Bristol's Old Redcliffians junior team for whom he played for 3 years. Gareth talents were spotted & subsequently joined Bath in 1976. Together with players of the calibre of John Hall, Stuart Barnes, Andy Robinson & Jeremy Guscott, he helped make Bath the dominant force in English rugby in the 1980s. |
| Gareth Chilcott's International debut was on Saturday 3rd November 1984 against Australia at Twickenham where England lost 19-3. His final appearance was on 13th May 1989 against Romania in Bucharest where England won 58-3. |
In 1987, Gareth Chilcott earned notoriety by being one of a group of players to be suspended following a brawl with Wales in Cardiff, apparently incited by Bath team-mate Hill. For a time thereafter he was labelled as being a dirty player, an unfair slur on someone who held all the game's best traditions & values close to his heart. |
| Despite his Cardiff disgrace, Gareth was selected for the 1987 World Cup & played in three matches. Gareth also toured with the British Lions in 1989 to Australia. |
| With his famous headband & trademark moustache, Gareth has always been recognised as one of the game's true characters. His extremely funny rugby anecdotes & stories have been enjoyed at private & corporate events all around the world. |
| Gareth Chilcott is now recognised as a leading rugby pundit & one of the UK's most entertaining rugby speakers. |
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