Lew Hook

Llewellyn Simpkin Hook (4 May 1905 – 4 August 1979) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Small in stature, at 1.70 metres tall and weighing 63 kg, he played in a range of positions, included at flanker, wing-forward, and anywhere in the backline from first five-eighth to fullback. Hook represented Auckland and Waikato at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1928 and 1929. He played 12 games for the All Blacks, including one as captain, and appeared in three Test matches.

Lew Hook

Birth name	Llewellyn Simpkin Hook
Date of birth	(1905-05-04)4 May 1905
Place of birth	Puni, New Zealand
Date of death	4 August 1979(1979-08-04) (aged 74)
Place of death	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	63 kg (139 lb)
School	Thames High School
Occupation(s)	Bank clerk Tobacconist
Rugby union career
Position(s) Three-quarter Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1925–1930 Auckland 43 () 1932–1933 Waikato () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1928–1929 New Zealand 3 (0)