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Simon Paul Poidevin (born 31 October 1958) is a former Australian rugby union player. Poidevin made his Test debut for Australia against Fiji during the 1980 tour of Fiji. He was a member of the Wallabies side that defeated New Zealand 2–1 in the 1980 Bledisloe Cup series.
Simon Paul Poidevin (Goulburn, 31 de octubre de 1958) es un exjugador australiano de rugby que se desempeñaba como ala.
23 de mar. de 2020 · A strong ball-carrier who could occupy three defenders, Poidevin had a prodigious tackle rate and an obsessive refusal to accept defeat. He was the first Wallaby to play 50 Tests and of the 59 he played in total, 21 were against the All Blacks.
Simon "The Boy From The Bush" Poidevin will be remembered as one of Australia's greatest ever forwards. A fitness fanatic, "Poido" combined speed, strength and dedication to great effect both in defence and attack, and throughout his career carried with him the aura of a very special player.
Simon Poidevin was Australia’s outstanding forward of the 1984 Grand Slam Tour. He scored a try against England by trailing and supporting David Campese.
Simon Poidevin played 59 Tests for Australia, four as captain, in his decorated 12-year international career. Highlights. 1976. Represented Australian Schools against Sydney Colts. 1980. Poidevin won his first Test cap on the flank alongside Tony Shaw and fellow debutant Duncan Hall in the 16-3 victory over Fiji in Suva.
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