Early Life
Dickens was born 2 April 1978 in Knowsley, Merseyside the bedrock of English International scrum halfs, including the legendary Pat Nagle . He trained to be a teacher, teaching at Chellaston Foundation School and Technology College after graduating from University College Worcester. He first experienced rugby in England's national leagues playing for Stourbridge R.F.C. and then Manchester Rugby Club in National Division Two, for who he appeared in all but one game in his final season with the club. In 2001 he faced the choice between pursuing a teaching career and one in professional rugby, opting for the latter and joining Guinness Premiership side Sale Sharks.
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