John Hotop
NZ international rugby union player
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John Hotop (7 December 1929 – 30 August 2015) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A first five-eighth, Hotop represented Bush, Manawatu, Canterbury, and Otago at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1952 and 1955. Three internationals against Australia were the full extent of his involvement with the All Blacks.[1]
Born7 December 1929
Alexandra, New Zealand
Died30 August 2015 (aged 85)
Hamilton, New Zealand
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
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| Born | 7 December 1929 Alexandra, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 30 August 2015 (aged 85) Hamilton, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Waitaki Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Canterbury Agricultural College Massey Agricultural College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Lewis Hotop (great-uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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