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John Dick (rugby union)

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Rugby player
John Dick
Date of birth(1912-10-03)3 October 1912
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Date of death29 March 2002(2002-03-29) (aged 89)
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
SchoolAuckland Grammar School
Notable relative(s)Malcolm Dick (son)
Occupation(s)Warehouseman
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1935–39 Auckland ()
1943 Canterbury ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1937–38 New Zealand 3 (3)

John Dick (3 October 1912 – 29 March 2002) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Dick represented Auckland and, briefly, Canterbury, at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1937 and 1938. He played five matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.

During World War II, Dick served with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), and played in forces matches representing the RNZAF in 1943.

References

  1. ^ Luxford, Bob. "John Dick". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 12 September 2015.


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