Keith Nelson (rugby union)

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.[1]

Keith Nelson
Birth nameKeith Alister Nelson
Date of birth (1938-11-26) 26 November 1938
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
All Black No. 631
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1959–1963
1964–1970
Otago
Auckland

87
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National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1960
1962–1964
New Zealand Universities
New Zealand
2 (0)

References

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


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