Garry Adey
English rugby union player
Garry John Adey (13 June 1945 – 17 August 2023) was an English rugby union Number 8 for Leicester Tigers and England. Adey made 381 appearances for Leicester between 1965–81. He played twice for England in 1976. Adey was a member of a very successful Leicester side which won the John Player Cup 3 times in consecutive years from 1979–81. Adey was Executive Chairman of The Adey Group which has been established for over 90 years, in the steel fabrication and steel stockholding business.
Playing career
Born in Loughborough, Leicestershire on 13 June 1945, Adey made his debut for Leicester Tigers on Wednesday 8 March 1967 in a 14–6 win against Loughborough Colleges at Welford Road. Adey was used sparingly at lock for the rest of the season and the following two seasons featuring only 28 times across all three seasons. Adey moved to number 8 in 1969 scoring tries in wins over Fylde and Moseley, by the end of the season he was firmly established as Leicester's premier number 8 having played 20 of the last 26 games.
Adey won his two international caps for England in the 1976. He made his debut on 6 March 1976 against Ireland at Twickenham, and played the final round against France.
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