Robert Anthony Lawton (born 25 January 1964) is an Australian former rugby union international.[1]

Rob Lawton
Full nameRobert Anthony Lawton
Date of birth (1964-01-25) 25 January 1964 (age 60)
Place of birthTerengganu, Malaysia
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight252 lb (114 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1988 Australia 4 (0)

Born in Malaysia, Lawton is the grandson of former Wallabies captain Tom Lawton Snr and was raised in Queensland, attending both Brisbane Grammar School and The Southport School. He played first-grade for Brisbane club Souths.[2]

Lawton, a prop, was capped four times for the Wallabies in 1988. He made his debut in a win over England at Ballymore, partnering his elder brother Tom in the forward line, then featured in a further two home Tests against the All Blacks, before making his final appearance against Scotland at Murrayfield on the end of year tour.[3]

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  1. ^ "Lawton looks to 1991". The Canberra Times. 10 October 1990. p. 42 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Manly vie for Lawton's services". The Sydney Morning Herald. 10 February 1989.
  3. ^ "Robert Antony Lawton". classicwallabies.com.au.
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