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Dr William Joseph Roche

Stats
Appearances
 154
Points
 0
Tries
 23
Conversions
 1
Penalties
 0
Drop goals
 0
Goals from mark
 0
Sin bins
 0
Sendings off
 0
Information
Position
 Back
Born
 28th March 1895, Limerick (Ireland)
Died
 26th June 1983, Bandon (Ireland)
International Caps
 British and Irish Lions

1920-21 to 1926-07. 3 Irish Caps 1920. British Lion 1924 to South Africa. Newport captain 1926-07 incl. 0-0 draw vs 1926 Maoris. Played in "All International XV" vs Bristol 1921. Won 3 Irish Caps in 1920 (E,S,F).

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