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 name | William David Gillespie | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 6 August 1934 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Cromwell, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Waimate District High School | ||||||||||||||||
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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
- "Dave Gillespie at All Blacks.com". New Zealand Rugby Union.
- 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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