| Full name | James Paul Syddall |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 7 March 1956 (age 70) |
| Birth place | Barton, England |
| Position | Lock |
| Repyears 1 | 1982–84 |
| Repcaps 1 | 2 |
| Reppoints 1 | 0 |
James Paul Syddall (born 7 March 1956) is an English former rugby union international who represented England in two Test matches during the 1980s.[1]
Syddall, a Waterloo player, made his Test debut against Ireland at Twickenham in 1982, as starting lock for an injured Bill Beaumont.[2] He was ineligible for further caps in 1983 after being sent off in a domestic game but returned to the lineup in 1984 to play Australia at Twickenham, which would be his final international appearance.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Ungentlemanly Jim". The Guardian. 8 February 1988.
- ^ "Syddall's seal of approval". Liverpool Echo. 5 February 1982.
- ^ "Jim Keeps His Cool". Manchester Evening News. 12 October 1983.