David Rees (born 15 October 1974) is a former

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player, currently playing for

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, who gained 11 caps for England between 1997 and 1999, scoring three tries. Sale where he was first selected to play for England. Fourth cap on 6 December 1997 at

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when facing legendary

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. With about 5 minutes gone, New Zealand won a penalty in their own 22. The All black fly-half

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kicked cross-field and found Rees on his right wing. Rees counter-attacked, chipped over the head of Lomu. He collected the ball, sidestepped round

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's cover tackle and scored in the corner. The try sparked England on to a 23-9 half-time lead, though the All Blacks fought back in the second half with the match ending in a 26-26 draw. He also scored two tries against Wales in a

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game. In 1999 he moved to

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, and moved to

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in 2003 after Bristol were relegated. Later, in 2006, he moved to Newbury R.F.C. In the 2008-2009 season he joined

where he is still playing.

References

External links

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