About John Elliot Cuthill
John Elliot Cuthill was a New Zealand rugby union player.
John Elliot Cuthill (24 August 1892 — 22 April 1970) was a New Zealand rugby union international.
Born in Innerleithen, Scotland, Cuthill moved to New Zealand during his youth and was educated at Otago Boys' High School in Dunedin. He captained Otago University in varsity rugby and in 1913 toured Australia with the New Zealand Universities representative team.
Cuthill, primarily a centre three-quarter, was capped twice by the All Blacks in 1913, debuting against Australia at Athletic Park. He had to play as a stand in full-back and performed well enough that he became the only full-back chosen for the subsequent tour of North America, gaining his second Test cap against the United States in Berkeley.
During World War I, Cuthill served with the Otago Infantry Regiment, receiving wounds in fighting at Gallipoli and later France, which put an end to his rugby career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Elliot Cuthill?
New Zealand rugby union player
When did John Elliot Cuthill die?
John Elliot Cuthill died on 22 April 1970.
What was John Elliot Cuthill's occupation?
John Elliot Cuthill was a rugby union player.
What nationality was John Elliot Cuthill?
John Elliot Cuthill was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: John Elliot Cuthill
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