Alister Hopkinson
Rugby player
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Alister Ernest Hopkinson (30 May 1941 – 17 January 1999) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Hopkinson represented South Canterbury and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1967 to 1970. He played 35 matches for the All Blacks including nine internationals. He went on to coach the Canterbury team in 1992.[1] Hopkinson died of cancer in 1999.[2]
BornAlister Ernest Hopkinson
30 May 1941
30 May 1941
Mosgiel, New Zealand
Died17 January 1999 (aged 57)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
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| Born | Alister Ernest Hopkinson 30 May 1941 Mosgiel, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 17 January 1999 (aged 57) Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 103 kg (227 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | South Otago High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Stock and station agent | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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