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Terry Wright (rugby union)

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Terry Wright
Date of birth (1963-03-21) 21 March 1963 (age 61)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
SchoolNorthcote College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, fullback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1984–93 Auckland 135 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1986–92 New Zealand 30 (72)

Terence John "Terry" Wright (born 21 March 1963) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A wing and fullback, Wright represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1986 to 1992. He played 64 matches for the All Blacks including 30 internationals.[1] He was a member of the victorious New Zealand squad at the 1987 Rugby World Cup.[2] Wright was known for his slim physique during his playing career.[1]

Wright is a trained accountant and has lived overseas for several years in Sydney, Tokyo and Singapore with his wife and children.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Knight, Lindsay. "Terry Wright". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Profile". ESPN. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Rugby: Wright happily accepts parenting role". New Zealand Herald. 28 October 2007. Retrieved 20 July 2012.