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Duncan Blaikie

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Duncan Blaikie
Full nameDuncan James Oke Blaikie
Date of birth (1975-10-02) 2 October 1975 (age 49)
Place of birthHamilton, New Zealand
SchoolOtago Boys' High School
UniversityUniversity of Otago
University of Cambridge
Notable relative(s)John Blaikie (brother)
Occupation(s)Solicitor
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995–01 Otago 30 (15)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1999–00 Highlanders 3 (0)
2001 Chiefs 8 (0)

Duncan James Oke Blaikie (born 2 October 1975) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1][2]

Biography

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Born in Hamilton, Blaikie is a son of judge Oke Blaikie and younger brother of Highlanders lock John Blaikie.[3] He attended Otago Boys' High School and studied medicine at the University of Otago, before switching to law at the University of Cambridge, where he had gone to study for a MPhil degree.[4]

Blaikie, an Otago loose forward, had three seasons competing in the Super 12, two with the Highlanders and one with the Chiefs.[5] He captained Cambridge University to victory in the 2002 Varsity match, forming a back row with countrymen Stewart Eru and Owen Scrimgeour. The opposing captain, Oxford's Fraser Gemmell, was also from New Zealand.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Blaikies' omission leaves Cambridge blushing". NZ Herald. 3 December 2002.
  2. ^ "Rugby: Dark Blues poised for hat-trick". Oxford Mail. 10 December 2001.
  3. ^ McMurran, Alistair (29 May 2009). "Rugby: Greats returning for club celebrations". Otago Daily Times.
  4. ^ "Light Blues brigade rely on Blaikie magic". The Independent. 8 December 2002.
  5. ^ "Duncan James Oke Blaikie". New Zealand Rugby History.
  6. ^ Hands, David (11 December 2002). "Varsity match given kiss of life by gallant Cambridge". The Times.