5 Feb 2021
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John Barton, 1943 - 2021
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has paid tribute to former Coventry and England lock, John Barton, who died aged 77, on January 12th after a long illness.
He won four England caps, his debut coming against Ireland in 1967 and also scored two tries for his nation against Wales.
From his senior debut in 1961/62 through to retirement in 1974/75, John played 265 times for Coventry. He was also selected for the Barbarians, the Midlands and Warwickshire.
He was Coventry Fixture Secretary for a number of years in the 1980s and was able to be at their Former Players Lunch in February last year.
