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England's Phil Vickery - Player Dossier

The Raging Bull
By Kath updated 8/1/07 January 8 2007
England and Gloucester Phil Vickery - Dossier. Information and links to other sites, more than just a profile or fact-file about the player


Player Dossier - Phil Vickery MBE

Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 19st 9 lbs
Date of Birth: 14th March 1976 - Barnstaple
Playing Position: Prop Forward
Previous Clubs: Bude/Redruth
Present Club: Premiership - Gloucester  now London Wasps
Country: Debut 21/2/98 England v Wales - England & Lions
Playing: Still Playing - England Captain from Jan 07 - to lead England to the RWC 2007
Honours: MBE 2004 New Year's Honours list, Meeting the Queen
Articles: Phil - The long journey from farm boy to world champion

Phil gets the Freedom of Gloucester

England's Raging Bull gets ready for the next charge

Interesting Facts:

* The Gloucester prop, with his 50-inch chest, 19-stone bulk and oriental tattoo - which translates as 'I'll fight you to the death' - is an intimidating opponent for anyone.

* Phil Vickery was obviously first choice in my World XV - allblacks.xtra.

* Phil and other England players backed Cancer Research UK's SunSmart initiative to encourage people to protect themselves from the sun and be more aware of the dangers of skin cancer.

* Crew from HMS Northumberland at the 50th London Boat Show were clearly in the right place at the right time to meet RWC medallist Phil who was with fellow player Andy Gomarsall on the Fairline stand that day..

Phil named in allblacks.xtra.co.nz World XV
Sporting-Heroes Stats & Pictures
What Phil had to say to our very own Unofficial Reporter Barney Burnham!
Quotes:

England Official Rugby Magazine: - Vickery can now be considered among the cream of world props. Able to make breaks in the loose while still doing the business in the tight, Vickery is a huge English asset.

Phil (Himself) - This was a great result for us fat boys!
England prop Phil Vickery, who scored his first ever try for his country in the defeat of Samoa.

Nicknames: Raging Bull

Phil Vickery's Official Website

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