Tommy Taylor (born 11 November 1991 in Macclesfield, England) is a

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player for Sale Sharks in the Gallagher Premiership. He plays as a hooker. Taylor was educated at The King's School in Macclesfield and captained their 1st XV for two consecutive seasons. Taylor was selected for the England squad to face the

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in the summer of 2014. He was called up to England's

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squad on 13 March 2016 as injury cover for

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. Taylor made his England debut as a replacement against Wales on 29 May 2016. In February 2021, it was confirmed that he would rejoin Sale Sharks ahead of the 2021–22 season.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Taylor, Tommy 1991 births Living people English rugby union players Rugby union hookers Sale Sharks players England international rugby union players Rugby union players from Macclesfield Wasps RFC players