Martin Bayfield

Martin Bayfield (born 21 December 1966) is a former rugby union footballer who played lock forward for Northampton Saints and England, gaining 31 England and 3 Lions caps.

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21 December - 1966 - Rugby union - Lock forward - Northampton Saints - England - Lions

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The 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) tall policeman made his England debut in 1991, and although he was omitted from the 1991 World Cup squad, was a part of the 1992 Five Nations Grand Slam winning side. He went on the 1993 British Lions tour to New Zealand and was part of the 1999 World Cup squad. He would play 18 times partnering Martin Johnson. His final appearance for England came in the 1996 Five Nations match against Wales.

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Policeman - 1991 - 1991 World Cup - 1992 - Five Nations - Grand Slam - 1993 British Lions tour to New Zealand - 1999 World Cup - Martin Johnson - 1996 - Wales

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His last game was against Gloucester in February 1998, a neck injury sustained in training a few days later forced him to retire.

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Gloucester - 1998

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Since retirement, Bayfield has worked as a journalist, an after dinner speaker and has since appeared in the Harry Potter films playing the giant Hagrid, normally played by Robbie Coltrane, in longer shots which need to emphasise Hagrid's height.

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Harry Potter - Giant - Hagrid - Robbie Coltrane

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