Paul Rendall dies on the age of 69 after battle with motor neurone illness; prop performed 28 instances for England after making debut throughout 1984 5 Nations; Brian Moore says Rendall, nicknamed The Choose, was “one of the best of males and an outstanding technician”
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Former England rugby union worldwide Paul Rendall has died on the age of 69 after a battle with motor neurone illness
Former England rugby union worldwide Paul Rendall has died on the age of 69 after a battle with motor neurone illness.
Rendall, who performed as a prop, featured 28 instances for his nation after making his debut through the 1984 5 Nations.
His nickname ‘The Choose’ was earned on his first tour when he served as choose on the gamers’ “kangaroo court docket” and apportioned fines.
Brian Moore, who performed alongside Rendall in England’s entrance row, mentioned: “Paul taken care of me once I was a fledgling worldwide, within the exhausting college of the entrance row.
“He was one of the best of males and an outstanding technician. I, and the world of rugby, will miss him tremendously. RIP The Choose.”
Peter Wheeler, who performed alongside Rendall as hooker, mentioned: “Paul was tremendously sturdy and strong within the scrum, and I at all times felt protected with him as my prop.
“He was additionally nice enjoyable, a really particular character. I’ve an image of me prosecuting at a court docket session on tour taking a look at The Choose in suits of laughter.
“He at all times had phrases of knowledge that made everybody chortle. I’m very unhappy that he has died. He can be very a lot missed by the sport and all who knew him.”
After retiring from enjoying, Rendall was head coach and director of rugby at Bracknell RFC, presiding over 5 promotions in six seasons.
A Bracknell assertion learn: “Paul’s contribution to Bracknell RFC and the broader rugby group is immeasurable and his humour, good nature and spirit can be tremendously missed by all that knew him.”
