Alan Ashcroft (21 August 1930 – 26 January 2021) was an English rugby union player who played in the Number 8 position.
Ashcroft played club rugby with Waterloo FC, was capped 16 times for England, and was a member of the British Lions team that toured in 1959.
[2] Ashcroft's performances for England saw him earn selection for the British Lions' 1959 tour to Australia and New Zealand.
[3] Ashcroft featured for a combined England & Wales side against Scotland & Ireland in October 1959 to mark the 50th anniversary of Twickenham Stadium.
He also made 9 appearances for the Barbarians invitational team, including in three matches during their 1958 tour to South Africa.