Nick Abendanon News
Investec Champions Cup
Clermont's comeback gathers pace as fallen European heavyweights plot path to redemption
All hail Nick Abendanon, a rare talent overlooked by England but adored in France
Nick Abendanon linked to Top14 coaching role
'I'm under no illusions, I'm not the same player I was at Clermont'
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Top 14 club-by-club 2020-21 Season Preview: Clermont
The 2 Premiership clubs Abendanon snubbed to stay in France
Former England fullback Nick Abendanon to stay in France after signing for ProD2 side
Clermont take to Instagram to celebrate arrival of new signing Matsushima
Parra's 16-point boot powers Clermont past Harlequins
French club poised to sign Japanese RWC star Kotaro Matsushima - reports
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Nick Abendanon Bio
Nick Abendanon was born in Johannesburg but moved to
England at an early age and progressed through the
Bath Academy. He played in the England U19 side that went to the 2005 World Cup, ending the tournament as England's joint top scorer. A member of the
Grand Slam winning U21 squad in 2005, he suffered an injury, which meant that he missed the World Championships in the summer. Abendanon then made his England
Sevens debut in Dubai in 2006, followed by a call up to the England Saxons squad in February 2007. After injuries and illness hit the England squad that toured
South Africa in 2007, Abendanon was called up to the squad and made his debut as a replacement in the second Test.