Ian Eliason
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BornIan Matheson Eliason
6 June 1945
6 June 1945
Kaponga, New Zealand
Died24 February 2019 (aged 73)
New Plymouth, New Zealand
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb)
| Born | Ian Matheson Eliason 6 June 1945 Kaponga, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 24 February 2019 (aged 73) New Plymouth, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 100 kg (220 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Opunake High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ian Matheson Eliason (6 June 1945 – 24 February 2019) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Eliason represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1972 to 1973. He played 19 games for the All Blacks but did not appear in any test matches.[1] He was the first All Black to come from the Kaponga club and played a record 222 provincial matches.
Eliason, known widely as 'Legs' died in New Plymouth on 24 February 2019.[2]
