Ross Wightman

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David Ross Wightman (10 August 1929 – 11 January 2012) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Primarily a centre or wing, Wightman represented Otago, Auckland, and Waikato at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1951 tour of Australia, playing in four games although he did not appear in any of the three test matches.[1]

BornDavid Ross Wightman
(1929-08-10)10 August 1929
Hamilton, New Zealand
Died11 January 2012(2012-01-11) (aged 82)
Whangamatā, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
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Ross Wightman
BornDavid Ross Wightman
(1929-08-10)10 August 1929
Hamilton, New Zealand
Died11 January 2012(2012-01-11) (aged 82)
Whangamatā, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
SchoolMorrinsville District High School
UniversityUniversity of Otago
Rugby union career
Position Three-quarter
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1949–50 Otago 15
1951 Auckland 12
1952–53 Waikato 17
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1951 New Zealand 0 (0)
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