Bruce McLeod (rugby player)

Bruce Edward McLeod (30 January 1940 – 1 May 1996) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, McLeod represented Counties at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1964 to 1970. He played 46 matches for the All Blacks including 24 internationals.[1]

Bruce McLeod
McLeod in 1963
Birth nameBruce Edward McLeod
Date of birth(1940-01-30)30 January 1940
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Date of death1 May 1996(1996-05-01) (aged 56)
Place of deathFoxton Beach, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb)
SchoolOtahuhu College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
All Black No. 648
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Manurewa Rugby Club ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1962–70
1971
Counties
Hawke's Bay
()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1964–70 New Zealand 24 (12)

References

  1. Luxford, Bob. "Bruce McLeod". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 1 March 2015.


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