Robert John Fidler (born in
Cheltenham
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,
Gloucestershire) is a former
rugby union footballer, lock forward who played for
Bath
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* Bathing, immersion in a fluid
** Bathtub, a large open container for water, in which a person may wash their body
** Public bathing, a public place where people bathe
* Thermae, ancient Roman public bathing facilities
Plac ...
and
Gloucester. He also played two international matches for
England against
New Zealand and
South Africa on the 1998 "tour of hell". He is the son of former England international
John Fidler John Fidler may refer to:
* John Fidler (politician) (1891–1973), Australian politician who served in the Tasmanian House of Assembly.
* John Fidler (rugby union) (born 1948), English rugby union player for Gloucester and England.
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Whilst at Gloucester he started in the
2002 Zurich Championship Final (the year before winning the play-offs constituted winning the English title) in which Gloucester defeated
Bristol Rugby
Bristol Bears (officially Bristol Rugby Club or Bristol Rugby) are a professional rugby union club based in Bristol, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby.
The club was founded as Bristol Football Club in 18 ...
, and the
2003 Powergen Cup Final in which Gloucester defeated
Northampton Saints.
References
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1974 births
Living people
English rugby union players
Rugby union locks
Bath Rugby players
Gloucester Rugby players
England international rugby union players
Rugby union players from Cheltenham