Springbok no. 486 · Hooker
Robert Cockrell
Robert James Cockrell · WP
11Tests
1Tries
3Tours
24Age at debut
Test career
197419771981
First test
23 Nov 1974, age 24 · Hooker v France, Stade Municipal, Toulouse
Last test
25 Sep 1981, age 31 · Hooker v USA, Owl Creek Polo ground, Glenville, NY
Biography
Robert Cockrell was a Western Province hooker who played 11 Tests between 1974 and 1981. Born in Cape Town on 4 April 1950, he made his debut in the 13–4 win over France in Toulouse and scored a try against France in 1975. He played in the 1976 series win over New Zealand and toured South America in 1980 and New Zealand in 1981. He died on 26 May 2000.
Test history
11 tests · 4 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 1974 |  France | Stade Municipal, Toulouse | Hooker | W 13–4 | WP |
| 30 Nov 1974 | France | Parc des Princes, Paris | Hooker | W 10–8 | WP |
| 21 Jun 1975 | France | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Hooker | W 38–25 | WP |
| 28 Jun 1975 | France | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Hooker | W 33–18 | WP |
| 24 Jul 1976 |  New Zealand | Kings Park, Durban | Hooker | W 16–7 | WP |
| 14 Aug 1976 | New Zealand | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Hooker | L 9–15 | WP |
| 27 Aug 1977 | World Invitation | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Hooker | W 45–24 | WP |
| 15 Aug 1981 | New Zealand | Lancaster Park (Jade stadium), Christchurch | Hooker | L 9–14 | WP |
| 29 Aug 1981 | New Zealand | Athletic Park, Wellington | Reserve | W 24–12 | WP |
| 12 Sep 1981 | New Zealand | Eden Park, Auckland | Hooker | L 22–25 | WP |
| 25 Sep 1981 |  USA | Owl Creek Polo ground, Glenville, NY | Hooker | W 38–7 | WP |