Tony Askew, known by most as Tosh, was

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of the England under 19's

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team. He lives in

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. He has taken the English under 19's to a grand slam victory in 2005 and the semi-final place in the world cup. He was previously a rugby coach and part-time English

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at a

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. During the 1980s Tosh was at St Mary's College Crosby, Merseyide where he was Games Master. During this period he played his rugby for Liverpool St. Helens at full back. Tosh Ashkew is once again with

working as a part-time coach. He also coaches local youngsters in and around Stoke-on-Trent such as with Eccleshall R.F.C.

References

''Tosh Askew''
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