Player Profile Page - Tim Rodber
| Full Name. | Timothy Andrew Keith Rodber |
| Club. | Northampton |
| Position. | Flanker. |
| Height. | 6ft 6in (1.98m) |
| Weight | 16st 7lb (100kg) |
| Occupation. | Army Officer, Green Howards. |
| Born | Richmond, Yorkshire, 2.7.1969 |
| Former Clubs | Oxford Old Boys, Petersfield. |
| International Debut. | Scotland 7, England 25, 1992 |
| Five Nations Debut. | As Above |
| Best moment in Rugby. | Beating South Africa in the First Test (1994) |
| Worst Moment in Rugby. | Being sent off against Eastern Province (1994) |
| Most respected opponent | Dean Richards - (Leicester and England) |
| Serious Injuries | Popped Ribs |
| Notable Landmarks in Rugby Career | Appeared in all 12 of Englands games in 1994. He was sent off during the match against Eastern Province for fighting during Englands tour of South Africa. This made him only the second England Player ever to be sent off. He played at number 8 in his first two England matches before being moved to blindside flanker in 1993/94. Secured his place against the Touring All Blacks before a ripped hamstring put him o out of the Calcutta Cup clash. Also represented Northampton in the 1991 Pilkington Cup Final, losing to Harlequins in extra time. Helped England to win the 1993 World Cup Sevens title in Edinburgh 1993 and scored a try against Wales 19.3.94. Also currently captain of Northampton as they storm back towards the First Division and is a possible future England captain. |
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