Fran Cotton
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Fran Cotton (born 3 January 1947) is a former rugby union prop forward who played for Sale, England and the British Lions. After retiring, he remained in rugby administration and founded a clothing company.
Cotton was born in Wigan, and went to Loughborough University to study physical education. Cotton was ahead of his time in terms of physical preparation.
Cotton made his England debut against Scotland in 1971, and played for them 31 times, which was then a record. He also captained the English team on 3 occasions.
With Steve Smith he founded the clothing company Cotton Traders in 1987.
External links
- Sporting heroes 1 (http://www.sporting-heroes.net/rugby-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=1545)