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In the spirit of inquiry Rugby Matters is diving into the largely untold stories of pioneer black rugby players this month - Black history month - and former Quins wing John Coker, a charismatic figure who has a fascinating tale to tell.
Coker was the first black player to play in the Varsity match, in 1965, and a couple of weeks later became the first player to represent Harlequins, a club that, subsequently,...

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