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John Gadd receives retrospective England cap 44 years after playing
Former Gloucester flanker John Gadd has received a retrospective England cap from the RFU 44 years after representing his country against Fiji and Canada. The 67-year-old is one of 47 players being honored by the governing body's new initiative to recognize uncapped internationals.
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'I'm 67 and they've finally given me a cap'
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