Tommy Taylor (born 11 November 1991 in Macclesfield, England) is a rugby union player for Sale Sharks in the Gallagher Premiership. He plays as a hooker. Taylor was educated at The King's School in Macclesfield and captained their 1st XV for two consecutive seasons.
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| Birth name | Thomas Taylor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 11 November 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Macclesfield, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 16 st 5 lb; 229 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Taylor was selected for the England squad to face the Barbarians in the summer of 2014.[1]
He was called up to England's 2016 Six Nations Championship squad on 13 March 2016 as injury cover for Jamie George.[2] Taylor made his England debut as a replacement against Wales on 29 May 2016.[3]
In February 2021, it was confirmed that he would rejoin Sale Sharks ahead of the 2021–22 season.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Mike Brown: Harlequins full-back one of 21 added by England". BBC Sport. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ "England win Six Nations as France lose to Scotland". BBC Sport. 13 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "England 27-13 Wales: Hosts score five tries but Ford misfires". BBC Sport. 29 May 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Tommy Taylor signs for Sale Sharks". Sale Sharks. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2021.