[6] Cossey played against Scotland for Bay of Plenty province in 1996.
[7][8] He was part of the professional provincial side Glasgow squad for the 1997-98 season.
"The boys came and asked me to coach this year and I'd just sold my business and taken up teaching, so it was good timing," Cossey said.
"Working with kids has opened my eyes so I said to the boys from the start that my whole focus is turning them into positive role models.
[13] From 2014 Cossey is now coaching New Zealand side Te Puna RFC in the Bay of Plenty province.