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Fiji 7s asst and ur7s academy coach chris cracknell talks about the ur7s junior championships
Chris Cracknell (born 6 August 1984 in Windsor, England) is a former England rugby union player. He coached the Fijiana team after being brought in by Ben Ryan in 2014. Cracknell attended Ridgeway (Junior School to Claires Court), Crosfields School and Shiplake College. The latter now hosts a 7s tournament in which schools compete for the 'Cracknell Cup' named in honour of the alumnus.
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- Fiji 7s asst and ur7s academy coach chris cracknell talks about the ur7s junior championships
- England 7s welcome chris cracknell back from injury
- Honours and awards
- References
A flanker, Cracknell has previously played for the Cornish Pirates, Exeter Chiefs, Bath and Worcester Warriors.
In May 2010 Cracknell became subject of a WRFC and RFU investigation, when he became involved in an altercation with fellow Worcester player James Collins's father following the teams relegation decider match with Leeds. He was later fined and banned.
In 2015, Fiji Rugby Union confirmed that he has been chosen to be the assistant coach for the Fiji 7's team alongside Ben Ryan, who became the Fiji coach in 2013. In 2015, he was promoted as the head coach for the Fijiana team.
England 7s welcome chris cracknell back from injury
Honours and awards
After the 2016 Summer Olympics, Cracknell was awarded the Officer of the Order of Fiji.