Thamesians RFC are a small but thriving rugby club based on Twickenham Green. Despite their proximity to the headquarters of English rugby, Thamesians have produced only one capped England player. Bob Mordell, a rugged flanker, made his Test debut against Wales in the 1978 Five Nations. It was to be his sole England cap but not the only time he wore the red rose.
Mordell was part of the 1979 England squad that toured Japan and the South Pacific under the captaincy of Bill Beaumont. The letter of invitation had reminded the players to bring their passports. Mordell played in the first of two games against Japan, a 21-19 victory in Osaka that went to the wire. England were poor and avoided an embarrassing defeat
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