Jack Hooper (rugby union)
| Full name | John Alan Hooper | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 20 November 1913 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 21 April 1976 (aged 62) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Sydney, Australia | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
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John Alan Hooper (20 November 1913 — 21 April 1976) was a New Zealand rugby union international.[1]
Christchurch-born Hooper made his Canterbury debut in 1934 and after a year with West Coast returned in 1936 to play a role in Canterbury's win over the Wallabies. He played his rugby for Sunnyside.[2]
Hooper was capped three times for the All Blacks in 1937 as a second five-eighth against the touring Springboks, then played three uncapped matches the following year during the tour of Australia.[3]
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References[edit]
- ^ "A Fallen Idol". Auckland Star. 19 May 1939. p. 13.
- ^ "All Black Stands Down". Lake Wakatip Mail. 18 April 1939. p. 4.
- ^ "Jack Hooper #432". stats.allblacks.com.