David Croft (born 22 February 1979 in Brisbane) is a former

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player. He played openside flanker (Number 7) for the

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and

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. He also won 5 caps representing

and was included in the squad that took part in the

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. He retired from professional rugby in 2008 aged 29, and definitely in late 2009, aged 30. He then became the General Manager of International Quarterback the Sports Management Company who manage Australia Sporting stars such as Grant Hackett, Libby Trickett and Michael Clarke.

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