George H Turner

George Turner
Personal information
Full name George H. Turner
Born New Zealand
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
195?–1966 Papanui (CRL)
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1959–19?? Canterbury
1962–1963 South Island
1964 New Zealand 1 0 0 0 0
Source: RLP

George H. Turner is a New Zealand former rugby league player who represented his country.

Playing career

From the Papanui club in the Canterbury Rugby League competition, Turner represented Canterbury and the South Island.[1] In 1964 Turner played in one test match for the New Zealand Kiwis, starting the second match in the series against France.[2] The test was played at Rugby League Park in Turner's home city of Christchurch.[3] Turner had been an unused reserve for the first test and withdrew from the third match due to injury.[1]

Later years

Turner retired in 1966. In his later years he represented North Canterbury in inter-club golf.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Coffey, John. Canterbury XIII, Christchurch, 1987.
  2. ^ TURNER, George - 1964 nzleague.co.nz
  3. ^ New Zealand v France 1964 Series rugbyleagueproject.org