Walter Argus
| Full name | Walter Garland Argus | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 May 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| School | Pleasant Point District High School | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Wing | ||
| New Zealand No. | 450 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1941–42, 46–49 | Canterbury | ||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1946–47 | New Zealand | 4 | (12) |
Walter Garland "Wally" Argus (born 29 May 1921) is a former New Zealand rugby union player.
Argus was born in Auckland in 1921.[1] A wing, Argus represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1946 and 1947. He played 10 matches for the All Blacks including four internationals.[2] Since the death of Bob Scott in 2012, Argus has held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.[3]
Argus served with the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force in North Africa and Italy during World War II and played in the army's "Kiwis" team after the end of the war, before returning to New Zealand.[3]
References
- ↑ "Oldest AB meets Richie". The Press. 18 December 2015. p. B6. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- ↑ Luxford, Bob. "Wally Argus". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- 1 2 Sutherland, Jeremy (26 February 2013). "All Black proud of Southern roots". Timaru Herald. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bob Scott |
Oldest living All Black 16 November 2012 – present |
Incumbent |
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