Jack Heaton (1912–1998) was a rugby union international who represented

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from 1935 to 1947.Jack Heaton Profile on scrum.com
/ref> He also captained his country.

Early life

Jack Heaton was born on 30 August 1912.

Rugby union career

Heaton made his international debut on 19 January 1935 at

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in the

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match. Of the 9 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 5 occasions. He played his final match for England on 19 April 1947 at

in the

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match.

References

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