John Dick (rugby union)

John Dick (3 October 1912 – 29 March 2002) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Dick represented Auckland and, briefly, Canterbury, at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1937 and 1938. He played five matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.[1]

John Dick

Date of birth	(1912-10-03)3 October 1912
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Date of death	29 March 2002(2002-03-29) (aged 89)
Place of death	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	79 kg (174 lb)
School	Auckland Grammar School
Notable relative(s)	Malcolm Dick (son)
Occupation(s)	Warehouseman
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing All Black No. 431 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1935–39 1943 Auckland Canterbury () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1937–38 New Zealand 3 (3)

During World War II, Dick served with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), and played in forces matches representing the RNZAF in 1943.[1]

References

1. Luxford, Bob. "John Dick". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 12 September 2015.