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Robert Thompson (rugby union, born 1947)

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New Zealander-Australian rugby union player (1947–2018)

Rugby player
Robert Thompson
Birth nameRobert John Thompson
Date of birth(1947-03-08)8 March 1947
Place of birthRotorua
Date of death18 November 2018(2018-11-18) (aged 71)
Place of deathRotorua
SchoolRotorua Boys' High School
Occupation(s)Bus Driver, Jobsworthy
Rugby union career
Position(s) hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Bay of Plenty ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1971–72 Wallabies NZ Maori 3 (6)

Robert John Thompson (8 March 1947 – 18 November 2018) was a New Zealander-Australian rugby union player who represented Australia.

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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