Lin Colling
NZ international rugby union player
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George Lindsay Colling (27 August 1946 – 13 July 2003) was a New Zealand rugby union player, coach and administrator. A halfback, Colling represented Otago and Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1972 and 1973. He played 21 matches for the All Blacks but did not appear in any internationals.[1]
BornGeorge Lindsay Colling
27 August 1946
27 August 1946
Cromwell, New Zealand
Died13 July 2003 (aged 56)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
| Born | George Lindsay Colling 27 August 1946 Cromwell, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 13 July 2003 (aged 56) Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Cromwell District High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Belinda Colling (niece) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Post-retirement life
Personal life
Colling was married, and had two children. His niece, Belinda Colling, represented New Zealand in both basketball and netball.[5]
