Phil Clarke (rugby union)

Philip Hipkins Clarke (born 23 January 1942) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A wing, Clarke represented Canterbury and Marlborough at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1967 tour of Britain, France and Canada. He played four matches for the All Blacks on that tour, but did not appear in any of the internationals.[1]

Phil Clarke
Birth namePhilip Hipkins Clarke
Date of birth (1942-01-23) 23 January 1942
Place of birthOratia, New Zealand
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
SchoolHenderson High School
Notable relative(s)Adrian Clarke (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1963
1965–1968
Canterbury
Marlborough
9
28
()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1967 New Zealand 0 (0)

Clarke later coached the Opawa club in Blenheim, and his son, Ben, played representative rugby for Marlborough.[1]

References

  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Phil Clarke". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 1 December 2019.


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