Ronald Christopher Martin (born 27 June 1961) is an English former rugby union international who represented England in four Test matches during the 1980s.[1]
| Full name | Ronald Christopher Martin | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 27 June 1961 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Truro, Cornwall, England | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
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A native of Penryn in Cornwall, he was born in Truro, Martin played his rugby for Bath and his home town of Penryn. He made his international appearances in the 1985 Five Nations Championship, where he was England's starting fullback in all four matches.[2] He proved at times susceptible under the high ball and made a particularly costly mistake against Wales which led to a match turning try.[3] These remained his only Test caps for England, although he did retain his place in the squad for the 1985 New Zealand tour.[4]
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- ^ "Martin's promise". Western Daily Press. 19 January 1985.
- ^ "Martin faces flank future". The Guardian. 2 September 1987.
- ^ "Martin will have to go, England". Manchester Evening News. 22 April 1985.
- ^ "Bath men bid to beat bogey". Western Daily Press. 20 April 1985.