| Birth name | Alister Ernest Hopkinson |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 30 May 1941 |
| Birth place | Mosgiel, New Zealand |
| Death place | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Death date | 17 January 1999 (aged 57) |
| Position | Prop |
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 103 kg (227 lb) |
| Repyears 1 | 1967–70 |
| Repcaps 1 | 9 |
| Reppoints 1 | 0 |
| Province 1 | South Canterbury |
| Province 2 | Canterbury |
| Provinceyears 1 | 1962 |
| Provinceyears 2 | 1963–72 |
| Provinceapps 1 | 8 |
| Provinceapps 2 | 92 |
| Occupation | Stock and station agent |
| School | South Otago High School |
Alister Ernest Hopkinson (30 May 1941 – 17 January 1999) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Hopkinson represented South Canterbury and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1967 to 1970. He played 35 matches for the All Blacks including nine internationals. He went on to coach the Canterbury team in 1992.[1] Hopkinson died of cancer in 1999.[2]
References
- ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Alister Hopkinson". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ "Broomhall steps up for shield defence". New Zealand Herald. 23 July 2002. Retrieved 25 August 2015.