Mark Brooke-Cowden (born 12 June 1963) is a New Zealand former

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and

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footballer. In rugby union he played as a flanker. In

, he won 3 caps for the

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between 1986 and 1987 and was a member of the victorious New Zealand squad at the

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. He then switched to

, and played professionally in England.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Mark Brooke-Cowden played right- (replaced by substitute Paul Medley) in

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' 33–12 victory over

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in the

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Final during the 1988–89 season at

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on Sunday 16 October 1988.

References

External links

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All Blacks Profile
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