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Walter George Cobb (20 November 1870 – 14 October 1933) was a rugby union player who represented New South Wales (now Waratahs) and Australia (now Wallabies).[3]

BornWalter George Cobb[1]
(1870-11-20)20 November 1870[2]
Died14 October 1933(1933-10-14) (aged 62)[2]
Position fullback[1]
Position fullback[1]
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Wally Cobb
BornWalter George Cobb[1]
(1870-11-20)20 November 1870[2]
Died14 October 1933(1933-10-14) (aged 62)[2]
Rugby union career
Position fullback[1]
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1899[1] Australia 2[1] (0[1])
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Cobb, a fullback, was born in Fremantle in Western Australia and claimed a total of 2 international rugby caps for Australia in 1899.[4] His debut game was against the British Lions at Sydney, on 5 August 1899. At the time Cobb was playing for the Newcastle Centrals club, making him the region's first Australian representative player.[3]

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