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Gavin was the celebrated goalkicker and captain, the leader of the British and Irish Lions in 1993 and a player of world stature.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Initially, they thought it was from playing, as his role as an outside half involves a lot of kicking, both from hand, while Davies is also Grenoble's main goalkicker.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Fiji put four of those penalties between the posts to lead 12-8 at halftime thanks to an unexpected goalkicker who enjoyed a dream start.

From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2023

His conversion made it 7-0, but when Mike Ross was penalised for not scrummaging straight, Frédéric Michalak, who unlike his opposite number was a regular goalkicker, missed the chance from 30 metres out.

From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2013

The last time the Dragons visited Craven Park in April, they were outscored by four tries to three but escaped with a Challenge Cup victory thanks to a rare off-day by Rovers goalkicker Michael Dobson.

From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2012