Elliott Edward Woodgate (2 January 1922 – January 2000) was an English international rugby union player.[1]

Eddie Woodgate
Full nameElliott Edward Woodgate
Date of birth(1922-01-02)2 January 1922
Place of birthTotnes, Devon, England
Date of deathJanuary 2000 (aged 78)
Place of deathNewport, Wales
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1952 England 1 (0)

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]

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References

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  1. ^ "Eddie Woodgate In Rugby Trial Again". Herald Express. 22 December 1952.
  2. ^ a b "E. Woodgate Captains Devon". Herald Express. 9 January 1953.
  3. ^ "Wales, Down 0-6, Beat England 8-6". Evening Standard. 19 January 1952.
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