William Bunting
William Bunting (1874–1947) was a rugby union international who represented England from 1897 to 1901.[1] He also captained his country.[1]
Birth name | William Louis Bunting | ||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 9 August 1874 | ||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Daventry | ||||||||||||||||
Date of death | 15 October 1947 | ||||||||||||||||
Place of death | Odiham, Hants (aged 73 years 67 days) | ||||||||||||||||
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Early life
William Bunting was born on 9 August 1874 in Daventry.[1]
Rugby union career
Bunting made his international debut on 6 February 1897 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match.[1] Of the 9 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 2 occasions.[1] He played his final match for England on 9 March 1901 at Rectory Field, Blackheath in the England vs Scotland match.[1]
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Preceded by Jack Taylor |
English National Rugby Union Captain Feb-Mar 1901 |
Succeeded by Harry Alexander |
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