Harry Walker (11 February 1915 – 5 June 2018) was an English

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player and was the oldest living former

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international player until his death. He made his international debut on 18 January 1947 against at

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. His last international was against in 1948. He initially played as a flanker for Coventry before switching to prop. Walker celebrated his 103rd birthday with former players at a Coventry rugby club dinner held in his honour.

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