- Joe El-Abd
Infobox Rugby Union biography
playername = Joe El-Abd
fullname = Joseph El-Abd
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1980|02|23|df=yes
cityofbirth =Brighton
countryofbirth =England
height = height|ft=6|in=2
weight = 16 st 4 lbs (104 kg)
nickname =
school =
relatives =Adam El-Abd
position = Flanker
currentclub = Bristol
clubnumber = 7
ru_clubcaps = 102
ru_clubpoints = (50)caps(points) = 102 (50)
Joe El-Abd born
23 February ,1980 inBrighton ,England is arugby union player. He plays for Bristol in theGuinness Premiership .El-Abd began playing rugby while at
Bath University , and after an unsuccessful spell withBath Rugby , he joinedCaerphilly RFC and laterBristol Rugby in 2003, where he has spent the best part of his career and become a regular fixture at open-side flanker.As of 2008 he has made over 100 appearances for Bristol and captained the side on several occasions, being named the club's regular captain at the start of the 08/09 season.
El-Abd has an English mother and an Egyptian father and is one of three brothers. His younger brother,
Adam El-Abd , is a professional footballer playing forBrighton and Hove Albion in Coca-Cola League 1.References
External links
* [http://www.bristolrugby.co.uk/2787_2545.php Bristol Rugby Player Profile]
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