John Gadd

John Gadd

By Gary Little

Gadd scored two tries for England against Fiji in a non-cap international and was a highly regarded No.6 but was unfortunate not to receive a full cap.

The blind side flanker was born in New Zealand, although emigrating to this country in his early years. He was educated at Newent School and represented Newent RFC and then Gloucester Old Boys RFC before joining Gloucester RFC in 1978.

He formed part of a formidable back row which included Mike Teague and Mike Longstaff, being a player who possessed speed and a hard work ethic that few could match. He appeared in the team which drew 12-12 against Moseley in the John Player Cup final in 1982 and once again at Twickenham in the Pilkington Cup Final against Bath in 1990.

Additional honours included representing England at U23s and B international level.