Bruce Robertson (rugby union)
| Birth name | Bruce John Robertson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 9 April 1952 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hastings, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 12 May 2023 (aged 71) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bruce John Robertson (9 April 1952 – 12 May 2023) was a New Zealand
Robertson played 135 matches for Counties between 1971 and 1982, making his debut for the union at the age of 19.[1] He was the All Black centre (No 13) for much of the 1970s, and was admired for his pace, silky pass and swerve, and his thinking approach to the game.[2]
Robertson was regarded as one of the best centres in New Zealand rugby history.
Robertson died on 12 May 2023, at the age of 71.[2]
References
- ^ a b Knight, Lindsay. "Bruce Robertson". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ a b c Reid, Neil (13 May 2023). "All Blacks great Bruce Robertson dies after long health battle". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "All Blacks versus Springboks - 1981 Springbok tour". Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 4 February 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2023.