Toby Freeman (born 27 October 1987) was a professional

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player. Freeman starting with Penryn based in

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, then played for Exeter Chiefs whilst studying at the

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, before making the move overseas to play for Spanish side Ordizia, assisting them in winning the 2012

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Cup, whilst also picking up the Man of the Match award in the process. Freeman returned to the UK to sign for

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in the RFU Championship from the 2012–13 season. From the 2013–14 season, Freeman signed with rivals

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for four seasons making over 80 appearances for the club. He then signed for Cornish Pirates from the 2017–18 season. On 21 March 2019, Freeman makes his move to the

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for the first time in his career with Harlequins for the 2019–20 season. On 1 June 2020, Freeman returns to the Championship with London Scottish from the 2020–21 season to combine part time rugby with his career transition into becoming a Financial Advisor. He now works for a Tunbridge Wells based financial planning practice called Forbes Financial.

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