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Fraser Watson

England and Lions rugby great David Duckham dies aged 76 as tributes flood in

Tributes have poured in for rugby icon David Duckham after the announcement of the former England international's death on Tuesday.

Duckham, 76, played 36 times for his country and crossed for 10 tries. He was also famously prolific for the British Lions when they successfully toured New Zealand in 1971, touching down 11 times in 16 tour games and contributing heavily to an historic series win over the All Blacks.

He was also a hero at Coventry, the only top level club he represented in his 12 year career between 1967 and 1979. The club has since tweeted: "Coventry Rugby is incredibly sad to learn of the news that David Duckham; ex Coventry, England and British and Irish Lions player, has died, aged 76."

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