Bruce Watt

New Zealand rugby union player (1939–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bruce Alexander Watt (12 March 1939 – 15 July 2021) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A first five-eighth, Watt represented Wanganui and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1962 to 1964. He played 29 matches for the All Blacks including eight internationals.[1] He later coached extensively among regional junior teams. He was also a cricketer who played Hawke Cup cricket for Rangitikei.[2]

BornBruce Alexander Watt
(1939-03-12)12 March 1939
Marton, New Zealand
Died15 July 2021(2021-07-15) (aged 82)
Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
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Bruce Watt
BornBruce Alexander Watt
(1939-03-12)12 March 1939
Marton, New Zealand
Died15 July 2021(2021-07-15) (aged 82)
Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
SchoolWanganui Technical College
Rugby union career
Position First five-eighth
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1957–58 Wanganui
1959–68 Canterbury 117
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1959 New Zealand Juniors 1
1962–64 New Zealand 8 (9)
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Watt died in Tawa on 15 July 2021.[2][3]

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