Wayne David Cottrell (30 September 1943 – 22 May 2013) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A first or second five-eighth, Cottrell represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1967 to 1971. He played 37 matches for the All Blacks including nine internationals.[1]

Wayne Cottrell
Cottrell c.1967
Birth nameWayne David Cottrell
Date of birth(1943-09-30)30 September 1943
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Date of death22 May 2013(2013-05-22) (aged 69)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
SchoolChristchurch West High School
Occupation(s)Baker
Rugby union career
Position(s) First five-eighth
Second five-eighth
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1964–72 Canterbury 72 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1967–71 New Zealand 9 (6)

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Wayne Cottrell". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 11 May 2014.