Springbok no. 53 · Halfback
Bill Cotty
William Alfred Henry Cotty · Griquas
1Tests
0Tries
0Tours
21Age at debut
Test career
1896
First test
29 Aug 1896, age 21 · Halfback v Britain, Kimberley Athletic Club Ground, Kimberley
Biography
Bill Cotty played halfback in the third Test against the 1896 British Isles side in Kimberley, his home town, a 3–9 defeat. Born on 24 February 1875 and educated at Kimberley Boys’ High, he represented Griqualand West. It was his only Test. He died on 6 September 1928.
Test history
1 tests · 0 points| Date | Opponent | Venue | Position | Result | Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 1896 |  Britain | Kimberley Athletic Club Ground, Kimberley | Halfback | L 3–9 | Griquas |