Robert Thompson (rugby union)

Robert John Thompson (born 8 March 1947) is a former rugby union player who represented Australia.

Robert Thompson
Birth nameRobert John Thompson[1]
Date of birth(1947-03-08)8 March 1947[1]
Place of birthRotorua [1]
Date of death[Sunday 18 November 2018]
Place of death[Rotorua]
SchoolRotorua Boys' High School
SpouseJenny (deceased)
ChildrenJulian, Alexis[2]
Occupation(s)Bus Driver, Jobsworthy
Rugby union career
Position(s) hooker[1]
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Bay of Plenty ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1971–72[1] Wallabies NZ Maori 3[1] (6[1])

Thompson, a hooker, was born in Rotorua and claimed a total of three international rugby caps for Australia, two against South Africa, one against France.

References

  1. "Scrum.com player profile of Robert Thompson". Scrum.com. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
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