Former Exeter Chiefs coach Robin Cowling passes away at 82

Robin Cowling, a former coach for Exeter Chiefs and player for Gloucester and Leicester Tigers, has died at the age of 82. Cowling joined Exeter in 1998 and served as a coach and interim team manager in 2009. He played a significant role in developing young talent within Exeter's academy, including international players like Jack Nowell and Luke Cowan-Dickie. Cowling's contributions to the club's success and to individual players have been widely acknowledged by Exeter's current director of rugby, Rob Baxter, who emphasized Cowling's dedication to nurturing young players. Cowling had a notable playing career with over 200 appearances for Gloucester and earned eight caps with the England national team.

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