| Full name | Michael Gordon Skinner | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born | (1958-11-26)26 November 1958 (age 67) Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Walbottle Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||
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Michael Gordon Skinner (born 26 November 1958), usually known asMickey orMick, is a formerEnglishrugby union player who played at flanker forHarlequins,Blackheath andEngland. He was nicknamed "Mick the Munch" because of his strong tackling. He was born inNewcastle-Upon-Tyne and attended Walbottle Grammar School.
Prior to making his England debut Skinner was required as a late addition to the England squad for the inauguralWorld Cup in 1987. TheR.F.U. could not locate him, which prompted an appeal fromDesmond Lynam live on the BBC'sGrandstand programme for Skinner to get in touch as his services were required.
Skinner won 21 caps for England. He made his England debut on 16 January 1988 in England's 10–9 defeat to France in Paris during theFive Nations. Skinner was known for a tackle onMarc Cecillon in England's1991 Rugby World Cup quarter final againstFrance in Paris. The match, which England won 19–10, was one of the most brutal in World Cup history.[1] His final game for England was on 7 March 1992 againstWales atTwickenham as part of theFive Nations tournament.
Since leaving the game, Skinner has worked as a media pundit and became famous amongst fans for his interesting choices of waistcoat. He also featured in a video in which he introduces some of rugby's best tackles. He is an active supporter ofWooden Spoon charity.
He has a daughter, Emily Skinner, who was born on 4 July 1995.He also has three sons: Max, andZak and Barnie who are twins.
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