John Hotop

NZ international rugby union player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Born(1929-12-07)7 December 1929
Alexandra, New Zealand
Died30 August 2015(2015-08-30) (aged 85)
Hamilton, New Zealand
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
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John Hotop
Hotop in 1950
Born(1929-12-07)7 December 1929
Alexandra, New Zealand
Died30 August 2015(2015-08-30) (aged 85)
Hamilton, New Zealand
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
SchoolWaitaki Boys' High School
UniversityCanterbury Agricultural College
Massey Agricultural College
Notable relativeLewis Hotop (great-uncle)
Rugby union career
Position First five-eighth
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1948–49 Bush
1950 Manawatu
1951–55, 60–61 Canterbury 48
1956–59 Otago
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1951 NZ Universities
1952, 1955 New Zealand 3 (6)
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