Colin Gillies

Colin Gillies
Birth nameColin Cuthbert Gillies
Date of birth(1912-10-08)8 October 1912
Place of birthOamaru, New Zealand
Date of death20 June 1996(1996-06-20) (aged 83)
Place of deathTimaru, New Zealand
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
SchoolWaitaki Boys' High School
UniversityUniversity of Otago
Occupation(s)Accountant
Rugby union career
Position(s) First five-eighth
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1931 North Otago ()
1932–36 Otago ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1936 NZ Universities
1936 New Zealand 1 (0)

Colin Cuthbert Gillies (8 October 1912 – 20 June 1996) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A first five-eighth, Gillies represented North Otago and Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1936. He played two matches for the All Blacks including one international against the touring Australian team.[1]

References

  1. ^ Luxford, Bob. "Colin Gillies". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 8 October 2015.


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