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Player Archive - W. D. C. Carling

W. D. C. Carling player photo.
  • Country: England England
  • Points Scored: 4
William David Charles Carling was born in Bradford-on-Avon on 12 December 1965 and educated at Sedbergh School and Durham University. He originally joined the Army but subsequently worked in marketing and, after his playing days, as a motivational speaker. He played at centre for Harlequins. Will Carling set a new record by captaining England in 59 of his 72 internationals between 1988 and 1997. In 1993 he toured New Zealand with the British Isles and played in seven matches,including the first test. He captained the side against Waikato. He also led the Barbarians in the Hong Kong Sevens in 1991 and against Leicester in 1989 and Australia in 1992.

Games Played

Date Opponent Points    
28 November 1992 Australia XV 0 Full Squad Match Images
23 March 1991 Hong Kong 7s 0 Full Squad Match Images
31 March 1990 Hong Kong 7s 0 Full Squad Match Images
27 December 1989 Leicester Tigers 0 Full Squad Match Images
03 September 1988 Glasgow Academicals 0 Full Squad Match Images
20 April 1987 Swansea 0 Full Squad Match Images
18 April 1987 Cardiff 4 Full Squad Match Images
11 March 1987 East Midlands 0 Full Squad Match Images
27 December 1986 Leicester Tigers 0 Full Squad Match Images