Peter Cook (rugby union)

Peter William Cook (born 8 January 1943) is an English former international rugby union player.

Peter Cook
Full namePeter William Cook
Date of birth (1943-01-08) 8 January 1943 (age 81)
Place of birthHigh Wycombe, England
SchoolDulwich College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1965 England 2 (0)

Cook was born in High Wycombe and attended Dulwich College.[1]

A Surrey-based civil engineer, Cook played rugby for Richmond and in 1965 won an England call up for the Five Nations Championship, taking Colin Simpson's place on the left wing following their loss to Wales. He was capped twice, against Ireland at Lansdowne Road and France at Twickenham.[2]

Cook's son Jeremy represented England Colts and played for Bath.[3]

See also

edit

References

edit
  1. ^ "Peter Cook Gains England Cap". Surrey Mirror and County Post. 5 February 1965.
  2. ^ "Cook stays in England team". Surrey Mirror and County Post. 19 February 1965.
  3. ^ "Cook Jeremy". Bath Rugby Heritage.
edit