In his playing career, Deacon won 29 caps for England and was involved in Rugby World Cup 2011.
He is a six-time Premiership winner and two-time European Cup winner with Leicester Tigers having made 274 appearances for the club.
Deacon was Players' Player of the season on two occasions, in 2003/4 and again in 2007/8.
He was named forwards coach of Coventry RFC in the 2017/18 season.
In August 2021, Deacon was appointed as forwards coach of the England Women.
(LS August 3, 2021)
Career
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England Women Head Coach |
2024 - present |
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England No 4 Lock |
2005 - 2014 |
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Leicester Tigers No 4 Lock |
2000 - 2016 |
