Eric Cockroft
| Full name | Eric Arthur Percy Cockroft | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 September 1890 | ||
| Place of birth | Clinton, New Zealand | ||
| Date of death | 2 April 1973 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Ashburton, New Zealand | ||
| School | Southland Boys' High School | ||
| University | University of Otago | ||
| Notable relative(s) | Sam Cockroft (uncle) | ||
| Occupation(s) | School teacher | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Wing Full-back | ||
| New Zealand No. | 203 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| Otago South Canterbury |
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| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1913–14 | New Zealand | 3 | (0) |
Eric Arthur Percy Cockroft (10 September 1890 – 2 April 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing and full-back, Cockroft represented Otago and South Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1914. He played seven matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.[1]
References
- ↑ Knight, Lindsay. "Eric Cockroft". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
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