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Kris Burton

Kris Burton

Rugby player

Kristopher Shaun Burton (born 4 August 1980) is an Australian-born Italian international rugby union player. His regular playing positions are Fly-half and Fullback.

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Burton plays as a fly-half but can also turn out in the fullback position.

Burton qualifies to play for Italy through his mother, and made his debut for Italy against Uruguay on 2 June 2007. He has not represented Italy in the Rugby World Cup tournament, but has played in the three Six Nations Championships, in 2011, 2012 & 2013.

On 9 April 2013, it was confirmed that Burton would be moving from Treviso to Newport Gwent Dragons for the 2013–14 season.

On 7 May 2013, Burton announced that he would be retiring from International rugby.[1][2] Burton left the Dragons in July 2014.

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  1. [1]
    BBC ,Kris Burton quits Italy before move to Newport Gwent Dragons, 7 May 2013
  2. [2]
    Planet Rugby , Burton quits Italy, 7 May 2013[permanent dead link]
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