David Caplan (rugby union) explained

David Caplan
Full Name:David William Nigel Caplan
Birth Date:5 April 1954
Birth Place:Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Position:Fullback
Repyears1:1978
Repcaps1:2
Reppoints1:0

David William Nigel Caplan (born 5 April 1954) is an English former rugby union international.

Caplan, a Leeds Grammar product, played for Headingley, Stamford and Northampton.[1]

Capped twice by England, Caplan was the country's fullback in their final two 1978 Five Nations matches, wins over Scotland at Murrayfield and Ireland at Twickenham, with his attacking game seen to add an extra dimension.[2]

Caplan is a dentist by profession.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Gate-taking clubs seek to remind RFU of problems . . 29 January 1982.
  2. News: Newcombe . Barry . Caplan keeps place against the Irish . . 6 March 1978.
  3. News: Caplan -- Nottm's low key approach . Football Post (Nottingham) . 29 September 1979.