Kevin Meates

Kevin Francis Meates (born 20 February 1930) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, sometimes playing at lock, Meates represented Canterbury at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1952, appearing in two internationals for the All Blacks against the touring Australian team in 1952.[1]

Kevin Meates

Meates c. 1952
Birth name	Kevin Francis Meates
Date of birth	(1930-02-20) 20 February 1930
Place of birth	Greymouth, New Zealand
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	95 kg (209 lb)
School	St Bede's College
University	Canterbury University College
Notable relative(s)	Bill Meates (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker Lock All Black No. 543 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1951–57 Canterbury 44 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1952 New Zealand 2 (0)

The younger brother of Bill Meates, another rugby player, Meates graduated from Canterbury University College with a Bachelor of Science in 1952.[2]

References

1. Knight, Lindsay. "Kevin Meates". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
2. "NZ university graduates 1870–1961: Me–Mo". Retrieved 6 February 2016.