Jim Syddall Explained

Jim Syddall
Full Name:James Paul Syddall
Birth Date:7 March 1956
Birth Place:Barton, England
Position:Lock
Repyears1:1982–84
Repcaps1:2
Reppoints1:0

James Paul Syddall (born 7 March 1956) is an English former rugby union international who represented England in two Test matches during the 1980s.[1]

Syddall, a Waterloo player, made his Test debut against Ireland at Twickenham in 1982, as starting lock for an injured Bill Beaumont.[2] He was ineligible for further caps in 1983 after being sent off in a domestic game but returned to the lineup in 1984 to play Australia at Twickenham, which would be his final international appearance.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Ungentlemanly Jim . . 8 February 1988.
  2. News: Syddall's seal of approval . . 5 February 1982.
  3. News: Jim Keeps His Cool . . 12 October 1983.