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    Posted: 12 Jan 2024 at 15:59
I have been told that tomorrow afternoon at Old Bath Road a piece of rugby union history will be created when Rams host Sedgley Park. 

It will be the first time in league history across the top 3 tiers that 2 sides will play each other with a 400+ cap player on each side. 

Rams' unassuming scrummaging force at tight head, James Baker, on 407 caps. And the 'Sedgley Truck', captain extraordinaire Matt Riley playing in the centres for the Tigers and closing in on an incredible 430 caps!

I know the club photographer is poised to get a snap of the two of them together to mark the occasion. Congratulations to both players and both clubs Clap
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Paul10 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jan 2024 at 16:16
Well done them


Mid-30s and I was broken.

Of course the great JPR carried on playing into his 50s!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote A. Gorilla Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jan 2024 at 18:14
Yes good effort that. I've got a lot of time for players still turning out after what must be 15 - 20 years with a club. I'm still in awe of Mark Bright (46 maybe!) at Richmond and Nick Royle (into his 40s) at Caldy - evergreen doesn't even do it justice.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote FlyingRuck Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jan 2024 at 19:12
That's amazing. Well done to both players
See you further on up the road
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote FHLH Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jan 2024 at 19:27
How about in their 70s - ending up in the Vets
"My father told me big men fall just as quick as little ones, if you put a sword through their hearts."
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote castleparknight Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2024 at 09:14
Kudos to both of them Clap
Onward and Upwards C'mon Donny!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Halliford Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2024 at 09:38
I need what they are on! 400 matches at the level they playbat is astonishing. Congratulations to both players and their physios!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tigerburnie Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jan 2024 at 11:44
My body is in bits after less than half that, hope it doesn't hurt too much when they hit my age lol
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