Alan Sutherland (rugby union)
New Zealand rugby union player (1944–2020)
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Alan Richard Sutherland (4 January 1944 – 4 May 2020) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A number 8 and lock, Sutherland represented Marlborough at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1968 to 1976. He played 64 matches for the All Blacks, of which three were as captain, including 10 internationals.[2]
BornAlan Richard Sutherland
4 January 1944
4 January 1944
Blenheim, New Zealand
Died4 May 2020 (aged 76)
South Africa
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb)
| Born | Alan Richard Sutherland 4 January 1944 Blenheim, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 4 May 2020 (aged 76) South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 108 kg (238 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Marlborough College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Ivan Sutherland (brother)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sutherland died in South Africa on 4 May 2020.[3]
