Dave Cowper

Dave Cowper
BornDenis Lawson Cowper
28 December 1908
Died5 December 1981(1981-12-05) (aged 72)
SchoolNewington College
Notable relatives
Rugby union career
Position Three-quarter
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Northern Suburbs Rugby Club
Melbourne Rugby Club
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1930–1935 Victoria
1934–1935 New South Wales
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1931–1933 Australia 9 (18)
Coaching career
Years Team
1957–58 Australia

Denis Lawson "Dave" Cowper (28 November 1908 – 5 December 1981) was an Australian national representative rugby union player who captained the Wallabies for six matches including three Tests in 1933. He was the first Victorian player to captain his country in rugby union.