Career
After having initially been an association football player (going on trial at Bristol City Football Club as a 14-year-old), Rafter became a rugby union convert and signed up for Bristol, making his debut in 1973 against Exeter. He went on to become captain of the Bristol team, and led them to their historic cup victory over Leicester in the 1982-1983 season. Rafter made his England debut in 1977 in the 26-6 victory over Scotland at Twickenham.
