Lawrie Knight
| Birth name | Lawrence Gibb Knight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 24 September 1949 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 101 kg (223 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Auckland Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Auckland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) |
Laurie Knight (father) Arthur Knight (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Doctor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lawrence Gibb "Lawrie" Knight (born 24 September 1949) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A lock and loose forward, Knight represented Auckland and Poverty Bay at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1974 to 1977. He played 35 matches for the All Blacks including six internationals.[1] Knight served as president of the Auckland Rugby Union from 2010 to 2013.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Knight, Lindsay. "Lawrie Knight". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ↑ Johnstone, Duncan (9 December 2010). "Former All Black at helm of Auckland rugby". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
- ↑ "Maurice Trapp new president of ARU". Auckland Rugby. 3 December 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
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