Biography
About Phil...
Phil was born in March 1976 in Barnstaple, Devon and was educated locally. His interest in sport developed as a youngster and by the age of 12 he began to play Rugby. It soon became clear that he had a natural talent for the game and by the age of 16 he gained his first National Representational honour, being selected for England Schools U/16 group.
Over the next few years he gained many more honours at Junior level, culminating with selection for the England Colts squad in 1994, alongside a number of other notable players, many of whom are playing professionally in the English First Division.
In the summer of 1995 Phil took the important decision to leave Cornwall at the request of Richard Hill, the England 'A' coach and sign professional terms with Gloucester R.F.C. of the First Division.
His career has flourished at Kingsholm, graduating through England U-21's, England 'A', and he made his full England debut in February 1998 at Twickenham against Wales.
Now with the experience of a quarter century of England caps and a British Lions tourist to Australia, Phil as the ultimate honour of leading England on their tour of Argentina.
He is recognised as one of the finest front row forwards in the world, a complete prop, combining an awesome scrummaging technique and destructive tackler with athleticism and superb handling skills. At the age of only 28, Phil Vickery is destined to lead both club and country into battle for the next decade.
Honours:
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Cornwall and South West U/16 Group, England U/16 Group
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England Colts and England U/21
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England 'A' selection as replacement v South Africa 1996
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Selection for first International - England v Wales, Feb 1998
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British Lions Selection
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Captain of England on tour to Argentina
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Rugby World Cup 2003 Winner
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Awarded MBE by Her Majesty The Queen
Stats:
Philip John Vickery
Position: Tight Head Prop
Born: Barnstaple, 14th March 1976
Physique: 1.90cm (6'3") 121kg (19st)
Chest: 50 inches
Inside Leg: 32 inches
Collar: 18.5 inches
Boot/shoe size: 12
Gloucester Debut: 1996 vs London Irish
Representative Honours: England, 'A', U21, Colts, U16, South West
Former Clubs: Bude, Reduth
Career Record: App 42, 21, Oc, Op, Odg, 10pts, 0.24 ppg
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