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David Codey

b. 1957

Australian rugby union player

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About David Codey

Born 1957. David Codey is an Australian rugby union player.

David Codey (born 7 July 1957) is an Australian former state and national representative rugby union player who made 13 Test match appearances for Wallabies between 1983 and 1987. He captained the national side on a single occasion in 1987.

Hailing from Orange in the state of New South Wales, Codey's secondary education included 4 years at the Shore school. In the 1987 Rugby World Cup during the play-off for third place against Wales, he became the first Australian to be sent off during a test match.

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Education
SHORE – Sydney Church of England Grammar School

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David Codey's

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Codey?

Australian rugby union player

When was David Codey born?

David Codey was born on 7 July 1957 in Sydney.

What is David Codey's occupation?

David Codey is a rugby union player.

What nationality is David Codey?

David Codey is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Codey

· Wikidata: Q938743

· DBpedia: David Codey

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