Sam Payne
Rugby player
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Samuel John Payne (born 11 November 1971) is an Australian former professional rugby union player who played as a scrum-half. He competed in the Super 12 for the NSW Waratahs, as well as overseas with Brive in France and Northland in New Zealand.[1]
Full nameSamuel John Payne
Born11 November 1971
Tamworth, NSW, Australia
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight176 lb (80 kg)
| Full name | Samuel John Payne | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 11 November 1971 Tamworth, NSW, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Payne, born in Tamworth, New South Wales, grew up on a Walcha farm and was educated at The Armidale School.[2]
Payne was capped in seven Test matches for Australia across 1996 and 1997. For his appearances in 1996, Payne was the favoured scrum-half to George Gregan, who sat on the interchange bench.[3]
Payne represented Australia at the 2001 Rugby World Cup Sevens, with the team losing the final to New Zealand.[3]