Brian Steele (rugby union)

This article is about the rugby union player. For the actor, see Brian Steele. For the cyclist, see Bryan Steel.

Brian Steele
Steele c. 1951
Birth nameLeo Brian Steele
Date of birth (1929-01-19) 19 January 1929 (age 95)
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight66 kg (146 lb)
SchoolWellington Technical College
Notable relative(s)Christian Cullen (great-nephew)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1950–53 Wellington 20 ()
1954 Horowhenua 6 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1951 New Zealand 3 (0)

Leo Brian Steele (born 19 January 1929) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Steele represented Wellington and Horowhenua at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, for their 1951 tour of Australia, on which he played in nine matches, including three internationals.[1]

References

  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Brian Steele". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 January 2016.


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