Dave Gillespie (rugby union)

William David Gillespie (born 6 August 1934) is a former New Zealand rugby union player.[1] He was a flanker.[2]

Birth nameWilliam David Gillespie
Date of birth(1934-08-06)6 August 1934
Place of birthCromwell, New Zealand
SchoolWaimate District High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) flanker
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1957-58, 1960 New Zealand 1

He played 23 matches for New Zealand and toured Australia in 1957. He played one test, the third test against the Wallabies in 1958.[2]

Born in Cromwell, he was educated at Waimate District High School. He did not play rugby until he was 16. His father-in-law was All Black Charlie Oliver.[2]

References

  1. "Dave Gillespie at All Blacks.com". New Zealand Rugby Union.
  2. Palenski et al 2005, p. 80.

Bibliography

  • Palenski, R., Chester, R., and McMillan, N., (2005). The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Rugby (4th ed.). Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86971-026-6


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