| Full name | Elliott Edward Woodgate |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 2 January 1922 |
| Birth place | Totnes, Devon, England |
| Death date | January 2000 (aged 78) |
| Death place | Newport, Wales |
| Position | Prop |
| Repyears 1 | 1952 |
| Repcaps 1 | 1 |
| Reppoints 1 | 0 |
Elliott Edward Woodgate (2 January 1922 – January 2000) was an English international rugby union player.[1]
One of twins, Woodgate was born in Totnes, Devon.[2]
Woodgate was a Paignton club player and gained an England cap against Wales at Twickenham in the 1952 Five Nations, replacing injured prop Wally Holmes.[3] He captained Devon in representative matches, before moving to Wales.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Eddie Woodgate In Rugby Trial Again". Herald Express. 22 December 1952.
- ^ "E. Woodgate Captains Devon". Herald Express. 9 January 1953.
- ^ "Wales, Down 0-6, Beat England 8-6". Evening Standard. 19 January 1952.