Bruce Neale

Bruce Neale
Full nameBruce Alan Neale
Date of birth(1923-09-15)15 September 1923
Place of birthChelsea, England
Date of death28 January 1996(1996-01-28) (aged 72)
Place of deathIpswich, England
SchoolEmanuel School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1951 England 3 (0)

Bruce Alan Neale (15 September 1923 – 28 January 1996) was an English international rugby union player.[1]

Neale was born in Chelsea and educated at Emanuel School.[2]

A Rosslyn Park player, Neale was a late addition to the final England trial prior to the 1951 Five Nations and won a place in the tournament opener against Wales. He didn't get to play Wales after breaking his nose in an Army match, but featured in the remaining three fixtures, utilised as a lock.[3]

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References

  1. ^ "Coaching needs a boost". Newcastle Journal. 23 February 1954.
  2. ^ "Old boys making their mark". South Western Star. 25 July 1952.
  3. ^ "Broken nose costs Neale a Rugby cap". Daily Herald. 17 January 1951.