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Chad Alcock

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Chad Alcock
Full nameChad David Alcock
Date of birth (1973-01-09) 9 January 1973 (age 51)
Place of birthPort Elizabeth, South Africa
SchoolAlexander Road High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Eastern Province ()
North Harbour ()
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
Sharks ()
Cats ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998 South Africa

Chad David Alcock (born 9 January 1973) is a South African former professional rugby union player.

Biography

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Alcock is one of twins and was born in Port Elizabeth. He attended Alexander Road High School and was a South African under-18 representative player. Outside of rugby, Alcock made custom fishing rods for the family business.[1]

A diminutive scrum-half, Alcock was known for his try-scoring abilities and skills in wet conditions.[2] He competed for Eastern Province for nine seasons and in 1998 toured with the Springboks, featuring in four mid-week fixtures. At Super 12 level, Alcock had stints with the Sharks and Cats. He played in New Zealand for North Harbour in 2003.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Alcock wants to swim with the Sharks". Independent Online. 5 March 2000.
  2. ^ "Alcock thrown S12 lifeline". ESPN.com. 16 February 2001.
  3. ^ "Cock-a-hoop Alcock stars in New Zealand". Independent Online. 20 September 2003.