Bruce Watt

Bruce Alexander Watt (born 12 March 1939) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A first five-eighth, Watt represented Wanganui and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1962 to 1964. He played 29 matches for the All Blacks including eight internationals.[1]

Bruce Watt
Birth nameBruce Alexander Watt
Date of birth (1939-03-12) 12 March 1939
Place of birthMarton, New Zealand
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
SchoolWanganui Technical College
Rugby union career
Position(s) First five-eighth
All Black No. 628
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1957–58
1959–68
Wanganui
Canterbury

117
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National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1959
1962–64
New Zealand Juniors
New Zealand
1
8

(9)

References

  1. Luxford, Bob. "Bruce Watt". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 12 March 2016.

Bruce Watt was Head Coach of the 1973 South Island U18 Team that beat the North IslandU18 side for the first time 25–19 at Lancaster Park, Christchurch and later Coached Marlborough (1976) and Nelson Bays (1978-79).


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