Chris Pope (rugby union)

Christopher Francis Pope (born 30 September 1952) is a former South African rugby union player.[1]

Chris Pope
Birth nameChristopher Francis Pope
Date of birth (1952-09-30) 30 September 1952
Place of birthStellenbosch, Western Cape
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb)
SchoolRondebosch Boys' High School
UniversityUniversity of Cape Town
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1972–1976 Western Province ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1974–1976 South Africa 9 (4)

Playing career

Pope matriculated at Rondebosch Boys' High School in Cape Town and attended the University of Cape Town for a medical degree. He made his provincial debut for Western Province in 1972 against Northern Transvaal at Loftus Versfeld. In 1976, Pope scored the winning try for Western Province during their 12–11 victory over the touring All Blacks.[2]

Pope made his test debut for the Springboks against the 1974 British Lions at Newlands in Cape Town and was the only backline player to play in all four tests during the series against the Lions. At the end of 1974 Pope toured with the Springboks to France without playing in any tests and then played in five more tests, two against France and three against the All Blacks. [3] He also played in four tour matches for the Springboks.[4]

Test history
No.OpponentsResults (RSA 1st)PositionTriesDatesVenue
1. British Lions3–12Wing8 June 1974Newlands, Cape Town
2. British Lions9–28Wing22 June 1974Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
3. British Lions9–26Wing13 July 1974Boet Erasmus Stadium, Port Elizabeth
4. British Lions13–13Wing27 July 1974Ellis Park, Johannesburg
5. France38–25Wing121 June 1975Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
6. France33–18Wing28 June 1975Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
7. New Zealand9–15Wing14 August 1976Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
8. New Zealand15–10Wing4 September 1976Newlands, Cape Town
9. New Zealand15–14Wing18 September 1976Ellis Park, Johannesburg

See also

References
  1. "Chris Pope". ESPN scrum. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  2. Parker, A. C. (1983). W.P. Rugby : centenary, 1883-1983. Western Province Rugby Football Union (South Africa) (1st ed.). Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa: WPRFU. pp. 124, 132. ISBN 0-620-06555-9. OCLC 54188953.CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. Jooste, Graham K. (1995). South African rugby test players 1949-1995. Johannesburg: Penguin. pp. 85–96. ISBN 0140250174. OCLC 36916860.
  4. Colquhoun, Andy (1999). The South African Rugby Annual 1999. Cape Town: MWP Media Sport. p. 157. ISBN 0958423148.
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