Gareth Archer

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Garath Archer (born 15 December 1974 in Durham) is a former English rugby union footballer. He played for both Bristol Rugby and the Newcastle Falcons. In total Archer earned 21 caps for England, including games at the 1999 World Cup.

Archer made his debut international appearance for England during March of 1996 in the Five Nations that season, in a match against Scotland. England won the match 18 to nine at Murrayfield. He also played in the match against Ireland. The following year, 1997, he was capped five time for England, including games against the All Blacks and Australia. He played eight times for England the following year, and in 1999 was included in the Englis squad for the 1999 World Cup in Wales. His last Test for England against Scotland at Murrayfield on April 2 during the 2000 Six Nations Championship.

He retired in 2004 at 29, because of back injury.

[edit] External links

• Gareth Archer on england-rugby.com
• Archer's retirement, from BBC

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