George Robertson (rugby player)

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George Robertson
Personal information
Date of birth January 1, 1859(1859-01-01)
Place of birth Hokitika
Date of death January 1, 1920 (aged 61)
Occupation(s)  Stock and Station Agent
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Forward
All Black No. 11
Clubs
Blackheath
Dunedin
Provincial/State sides Caps (points)
1880 - 1883 Otago 5
National team(s)    
New Zealand 8 ( 8 )

George Sott Robertson was a rugby union footballer from New Zealand. He was a member of the team which toured Australia in 1884 and which is recognised as the first New Zealand national team.

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