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Len Wilson

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Len Wilson
Full nameAlfred Leonard Wilson
Date of birth(1927-06-15)15 June 1927
Place of birthDunfermline, Scotland
Date of death26 August 2009(2009-08-26) (aged 82)
Place of deathInvercargill, New Zealand
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Rugby union career
Position(s) First five-eighth
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1951 New Zealand

Alfred Leonard Wilson (15 June 1927 — 26 August 2009) was a New Zealand rugby union international.[1]

Born in Scotland, Wilson was a first five-eighth and toured Australia with the All Blacks in 1951, featuring in seven uncapped matches. He was picked as an understudy to Laurie Haig and didn't get to play any of the Tests.[2]

Wilson played his provincial rugby with Southland, debuting as a 22 year old. He made a total of 58 provincial appearances for Southland and captained the side which beat the touring Wallabies in 1952.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Runaway Win For All Blacks". The Press. 2 July 1951.
  2. ^ "All Blacks all Time 'dirt-tracker' XV". The Roar. 18 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Len Wilson #530". stats.allblacks.com.