Richard Tombs (born 5 January 1968) is a former

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international rugby union player. Tombs was born in Te Kuiti,

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and educated at

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, NSW Australia. He toured Britain with the Australian schools side in 1985-1986 before establishing himself within the

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team and winning his international caps. He in total 5 international caps with

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. In 1997 he became one of the first three overseas professional players to join

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in England, alongside Terry Fanolua and

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. He remained at the club for three years, gaining a reputation for consistency; his centre partnership, with Fanolua, is still regarded as one of the club's best ever.

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