Robert Alexander Handcock (6 April 1874 – 27 January 1956)[1][2] was a New Zealand rugby union player who represented the All Blacks in 1897.
[4] It was here Handcock made the Auckland provincial side debuting in 1896.
[3] In those three games and after appearing in the inaugural North against South Island match Handcock was selected for an 11-match tour of Australia.
[3] He had a 6-year absence from first-class rugby until 1903, where he made one final appearance for the Auckland union.
[3] Although he had an unusual playing career in those days it wasn't uncommon to have more caps for their country than a provincial side.