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Lawrie Knight
Birth nameLawrence Gibb Knight
Date of birth (1949-09-24) 24 September 1949 (age 74)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight101 kg (223 lb)
SchoolAuckland Grammar School
UniversityUniversity of Auckland
Notable relative(s)Laurie Knight (father)
Arthur Knight (uncle)
Occupation(s)Doctor
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1970–74
1975–77
Auckland
Poverty Bay
()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1974–77  New Zealand 6 (4)

Lawrence Gibb "Lawrie" Knight (born 24 September 1949) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A lock and loose forward, Knight represented Auckland and Poverty Bay at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1974 to 1977. He played 35 matches for the All Blacks including six internationals.[1] Knight served as president of the Auckland Rugby Union from 2010 to 2013.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Lawrie Knight". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  2. ^ Johnstone, Duncan (9 December 2010). "Former All Black at helm of Auckland rugby". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Maurice Trapp new president of ARU". Auckland Rugby. 3 December 2013. Retrieved 11 January 2015.

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