Robbie Morris (born 20 February 1982 in Hertford,

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) is a former

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player. His position of choice was as a

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, and he could play at tighthead or loosehead. Having started out at local club Hertford RFC, Morris went on to play for the

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, starting in 2000. While with the Saints, he made two appearances for the

team as part of their squad in the

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, before leaving to play for the

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in 2005. After two years there he moved abroad, joining Irish province

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. In 2010, however, Morris retired early from rugby, aged only 28. He was forced to retire due to an injury to his back.

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