Joe Periton (1901–1980) was a rugby union international who represented

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from 1925 to 1930.Joe Periton Profile on scrum.com
/ref> He also captained his country.

Early life

Joe Periton was born on 8 March 1901 in Crosby, Merseyside.

Rugby union career

Periton made his international debut on 17 January 1925 at

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in the

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match. Of the 21 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 12 occasions. He played his final match for England on 15 March 1930 at

in the

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match.

References

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