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Australian hockey star amputates finger to play at Olympics
Matt Dawson broke his finger only two weeks ago but will join the Kookaburras in their medal campaign.
BBC News
Matthew James Sutherland Dawson, MBE is an English retired rugby union player who played scrum half for Northampton Saints and then London Wasps. During his international career he toured with the British & Irish Lions three times and was part of England's 2003 Rugby World Cup winning side. He won 77 caps for his country in total, including nine as captain and was England's most capped scrum half until passed by Danny Care.
Matt Dawson broke his finger only two weeks ago but will join the Kookaburras in their medal campaign.