Frank Clark (rugby union)

Frank Clark
Full nameFrancis Leslie Clark
Born(1902-09-25)25 September 1902
Smithfield, New Zealand
Died12 November 1972(1972-11-12) (aged 70)
Auckland, New Zealand
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1925–28 Canterbury 20
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1928 New Zealand

Francis Leslie Clark (25 September 1902 – 12 November 1972) was a New Zealand international rugby union player.[1]

Clark was born in Smithfield, Canterbury, and attended Christchurch Boys' High School.[2]

A hooker, Clark was on the Canterbury team which claimed the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in 1927 and the following year made four uncapped appearances for the All Blacks. Three of these matches came in a home series with New South Wales, packing the front row with Bert Palmer, and the other was against West Coast-Buller.[2][3]

Clark was an electrician by profession.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Girls play leading role in Cup clash". NZ Herald. 14 September 2011.
  2. ^ a b c "#347: Frank Clark". NZ Rugby Stats.
  3. ^ "Short Passes". The Star. 7 September 1928.