Robert Thompson (rugby union, born 1947)

Robert John Thompson (8 March 1947 – 18 November 2018) was a New Zealander-Australian rugby union player who represented Australia.

Robert Thompson

Birth name	Robert John Thompson
Date of birth	(1947-03-08)8 March 1947
Place of birth	Rotorua
Date of death	18 November 2018(2018-11-18) (aged 71)
Place of death	Rotorua
School	Rotorua Boys' High School
Occupation(s)	Bus Driver, Jobsworthy
Rugby union career
Position(s) hooker Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) Bay of Plenty () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1971–72 Wallabies NZ Maori 3 (6)

Thompson, a hooker, was born in Rotorua and claimed a total of three international rugby caps for Australia, two against South Africa, one against France.