Roy Roper

Roy Alfred Roper (born 11 August 1923) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A three-quarter, Roper represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1949 to 1950. He played five matches for the All Blacks, all of them internationals. He later served as treasurer of the Taranaki Rugby Football Union from 1952 to 1971.[1]

Roy Roper

Birth name	Roy Alfred Roper
Date of birth	(1923-08-11) 11 August 1923
Place of birth	Ōwhango, New Zealand
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	72 kg (159 lb)
School	New Plymouth Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Three-quarter All Black No. 515 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1946–50 Taranaki () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1949–50 New Zealand 5 (9)

During World War II, Roper served overseas with the Royal New Zealand Navy and appeared in six matches for the New Zealand Services XV in England.[1]

Since the death of Ron Elvidge in 2019, Roper has held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.

References

1. Luxford, Bob. "Roy Roper". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 May 2015.

Records
Preceded by Ron Elvidge	Oldest living All Black 30 March 2019 – present	Incumbent