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John Hancock (rugby)

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John Hancock
Full nameWilliam Jack Henry Hancock
Date of birth(1932-09-26)26 September 1932
Place of birthNewport, Wales
Date of death16 November 2011(2011-11-16) (aged 79)
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1955 England 2 (0)

William Jack Henry Hancock (26 September 1932 – 16 November 2011) was an English rugby footballer.[1]

Hancock was born in Newport, Wales, to English parents.[2]

A rugby union lock, Hancock excelled in line outs and was capped twice for England in the 1955 Five Nations, playing away fixtures against Wales and Ireland. He had previously committed to England by declining a Wales trial.[2]

Hancock signed to play rugby league for the Salford Red Devils midway through 1955.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "On transfer list". Western Mail. 13 August 1959.
  2. ^ a b "Five New Caps In England XV". Birmingham Evening Mail. 3 January 1955.
  3. ^ "England Cap Will Learn New Code". Daily Mirror. 30 July 1955.
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