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Donald Joseph Oliver (29 April 1909 – 25 June 1990) was an All Blacks rugby union player from New Zealand. He was a wing threequarter.

BornDonald Joseph Oliver
(1909-04-29)29 April 1909
Dunedin, New Zealand
Died25 June 1990(1990-06-25) (aged 81)
Hastings, New Zealand
Position Wing
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BornDonald Joseph Oliver
(1909-04-29)29 April 1909
Dunedin, New Zealand
Died25 June 1990(1990-06-25) (aged 81)
Hastings, New Zealand
SchoolPalmerston North Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1930 New Zealand
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He played three matches including two tests for the All Blacks, scoring 6 points and two tries for New Zealand against the British Lions in 1930.

He played for several provincial sides; Otago, Wellington, Wairarapa, Waikato, and Southland. He was a selector for Horowhenua 1948-50 and Manawatu-Horowhenua 1949–50.

He was born in Dunedin and died in Hastings.

References

  • "Don Oliver at All Blacks.com". New Zealand Rugby Union.

Bibliography

  • Palenski, R., Chester, R., and McMillan, N., (2005). The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Rugby (4th ed.). Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86971-026-6

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