Geoff Old

Geoffrey Haldane Old (born 22 January 1956) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. Predominantly a number eight, Old represented Taranaki briefly and then Manawatu at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1980 to 1983. He played 17 matches for the All Blacks including three internationals. He later coached the Dutch national side between 1997 and 1999.[1]

Geoff Old
Birth nameGeoffrey Haldane Old
Date of birth (1956-01-22) 22 January 1956
Place of birthEltham, New Zealand
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
SchoolNew Plymouth Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number eight
All Black No. 817
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1974
1975–84
Taranaki
Manawatu
8 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1980–83 New Zealand 3 (0)
Teams coached
Years Team
1997–99 Netherlands

References

  1. Akers, Clive. "Geoff Old". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 14 August 2014.


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