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Keith Nelson (rugby union)

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Rugby player
Keith Nelson
Birth nameKeith Alister Nelson
Date of birth (1938-11-26) 26 November 1938 (age 86)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
SchoolAuckland Grammar School
UniversityUniversity of Otago
Occupation(s)Dentist
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1959–1963 Otago ()
1964–1970 Auckland 87 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1960 New Zealand Universities 2 (0)
1962–1964 New Zealand

Keith Alister Nelson (born 26 November 1938) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward and occasional lock, Nelson represented Otago and Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1962 to 1964. He played 18 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals.

References

  1. Ponsonby District Rugby Football Club. "Keith Nelson". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 26 October 2019.


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