Colin Gillies

Colin Gillies
Full name Colin Cuthbert Gillies
Date of birth (1912-10-08)8 October 1912
Place of birth Oamaru, New Zealand
Date of death 20 June 1996(1996-06-20) (aged 83)
Place of death Timaru, New Zealand
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
School Waitaki Boys' High School
University University of Otago
Occupation(s) Accountant
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position First five-eighth
New Zealand No. 426
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1931
1932–36
North Otago
Otago
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1936
1936
NZ Universities
New Zealand

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Colin Cuthbert Gillies (8 October 1912 – 20 June 1996) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A first five-eighth, Gillies represented North Otago and Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1936. He played two matches for the All Blacks including one international against the touring Australian team.[1]

References

  1. Luxford, Bob. "Colin Gillies". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 8 October 2015.


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