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Gareth Chilcott (1956 - )
Gareth Chilcott (1956 - )
International rugby player
Bristol born and affectionately known as ‘Coochie’, Gareth first came to fame with Bath Rugby before playing for England. He played with the British Lions on their successful 1989 tour to Australia, and gained 14 caps for England and 373 for Bath before retiring in 1993. Since then he’s engaged in charity work for disadvantaged children around the world, run several businesses, and even appeared in pantomimes.
Dan Cove, museum intern © George Herringshaw/Sporting-Heroes
Bristol born and affectionately known as ‘Coochie’, Gareth first came to fame with Bath Rugby before playing for England. He played with the British Lions on their successful 1989 tour to Australia, and gained 14 caps for England and 373 for Bath before retiring in 1993. Since then he’s engaged in charity work for disadvantaged children around the world, run several businesses, and even appeared in pantomimes.
Dan Cove, museum intern © George Herringshaw/Sporting-Heroes