Chris Pope (rugby union)

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Chris Pope
Birth nameChristopher Francis Pope
Date of birth (1952-09-30) 30 September 1952 (age 71)
Place of birth Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb)
School Rondebosch Boys' High School
University University of Cape Town
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1972–1976 Western Province ()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1974–1976 South Africa 9 (4)

Christopher Francis Pope (born 30 September 1952) is a former South African rugby union player. [1]

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Playing career

Pope matriculated at Rondebosch Boys' High School in Cape Town and attended the University of Cape Town for a medical degree. He made his provincial debut for Western Province in 1972 against Northern Transvaal at Loftus Versfeld. In 1976, Pope scored the winning try for Western Province during their 12–11 victory over the touring All Blacks. [2]

Pope made his test debut for the Springboks against the 1974 British Lions at Newlands in Cape Town and was the only backline player to play in all four tests during the series against the Lions. At the end of 1974 Pope toured with the Springboks to France without playing in any tests and then played in five more tests, two against France and three against the All Blacks. [3] He also played in four tour matches for the Springboks. [4]

Test history

No.OpponentsResults (RSA 1st)PositionTriesDatesVenue
1.British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British Lions 3–12 Wing 8 June 1974 Newlands, Cape Town
2. British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg British Lions9–28Wing22 June 1974 Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
3. British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg British Lions9–26Wing13 July 1974 Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth
4. British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg British Lions13–13Wing27 July 1974 Ellis Park, Johannesburg
5.Flag of France.svg  France 38–25Wing121 June 1975 Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
6.Flag of France.svg  France 33–18Wing28 June 1975Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
7.Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 9–15Wing14 August 1976Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
8.Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 15–10Wing4 September 1976Newlands, Cape Town
9.Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 15–14Wing18 September 1976Ellis Park, Johannesburg

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References

  1. "Chris Pope". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  2. Parker, A. C. (1983). W.P. Rugby : centenary, 1883-1983. Western Province Rugby Football Union (South Africa) (1st ed.). Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa: WPRFU. pp. 124, 132. ISBN   0-620-06555-9. OCLC   54188953.
  3. Jooste, Graham K. (1995). South African rugby test players 1949-1995. Johannesburg: Penguin. pp. 85–96. ISBN   0140250174. OCLC   36916860.
  4. Colquhoun, Andy (1999). The South African Rugby Annual 1999. Cape Town: MWP Media Sport. p. 157. ISBN   0958423148.