Grant Perry

Richard Grant Perry (born 26 May 1953) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. He was educated at St. Andrew's College. He initially began his rugby union career as a loose forward but switched to hooker, Perry represented Mid Canterbury at a provincial level where he captained the team from 1977. He was called into the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, as a replacement on the 1980 tour of Fiji. He played a single match, against Nadroga at Lautoka.[2]

Grant Perry
Birth nameRichard Grant Perry
Date of birth (1953-05-26) 26 May 1953
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb)
SchoolSt Andrews College
Notable relative(s)Tim Perry (son)[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
All Black No. 813
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1975–84 Mid Canterbury 116 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1980 New Zealand 0 (0)

His brother, Bruce, represented Mid Canterbury between 1976–77. His son Tim Perry made his All Blacks debut against the Barbarians on 4 November in a 31–22 win and became All Black #1162, becoming the 20th All Black whose father played for the team.

References

  1. Wilson, Clay (18 May 2012). "No1 man continues to impress". Marlborough Express. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  2. Knight, Lindsay. "Grant Perry". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 10 August 2014.


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