Fred Hobbs (rugby union)

Frederick George Hobbs (18 March 1920 — 15 October 1985) was a New Zealand rugby union international.[1]

Fred Hobbs
Full nameFrederick George Hobbs
Date of birth(1920-03-18)18 March 1920
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Date of death15 October 1985(1985-10-15) (aged 65)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Lock
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1947 New Zealand

Hobbs was born in Christchurch and educated at Christchurch West High School.[2]

Active in the 1940s, Hobbs was a forward and made his Canterbury debut at age 20, before his career was stalled by wartime army service. He was vice captain of the All Blacks team on the 1947 tour of Australia, where he featured in six uncapped matches, three as captain.[3] Injuries ruled him out of selection for both of the Test matches.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Knee Injuries". Otago Daily Times. 14 June 1947. p. 7.
  2. ^ "Fred Hobbs #472". stats.allblacks.com.
  3. ^ "All Black Cameos". Telegraph. 10 June 1947. p. 16 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "All Blacks Star Misses Test Again". The Sun. 26 June 1947. p. 22 (Late Final Extra) – via National Library of Australia.