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Dennis Young (rugby union)

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Dennis Young
Young c. 1951
Date of birth(1930-04-01)1 April 1930
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Date of death21 June 2020(2020-06-21) (aged 90)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
SchoolChristchurch Technical College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1950–63 Canterbury 139 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1956–64 New Zealand 22 (0)

Dennis Young (1 April 1930 – 21 June 2020) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Young represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1956 to 1964. He played 61 matches for the All Blacks including 22 internationals.[1]

Young died in Christchurch on 21 June 2020.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Dennis Young". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  2. ^ Knowler, Richard (22 June 2020). "From tap dancing to All Blacks, Dennis Young was one of a kind". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 22 June 2020.