Jonathan Peter Hall (born ) is a retired

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. Hall primarily played as a blind side flanker or number eight. His international debut was versus in 1984. He did travel with the 1987 England World Cup team but did not play a match as he was injured in training and had to return to the UK. After starting his international career against Scotland, his final match was also against in 1994, where Hall made a crucial tackle to deny Gary Armstrong a try, which ultimately won England the match. He ultimately gained 21 caps. After retiring Hall was appointed director of rugby for the 1995-96 season and led them to league and cup double and led the club into the professional era but departed in following season. Subsequently, he became coach of the Garryowen club and took them to the All Ireland Final in 1999.

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John Hall Captain of the London Pride Spinhalers

Bath Rugby History

Bath Rugby Hall of Fame

Bath Rugby - Tales from the Legends

BBC - England Rugby Player competes in Race Across America

Bath Chronicle 1986 John Player Cup Side - Where are they now?

Bath Rugby Heritage

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Rugby Network Interview
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hall, Jon 1962 births Living people Barbarian F.C. players Bath Rugby players Bath Rugby England international rugby union players English rugby union players Rugby union players from Bath, Somerset Rugby union flankers Rugby union number eights 1987 Rugby World Cup players Somerset County RFU players