William Elliot (rugby union), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Elliot (rugby union)

New Zealand rugby union player (1867-1958)

Date of Birth: 09-May-1867

Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand

Date of Death: 16-Apr-1958

Profession: rugby union player

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About William Elliot (rugby union)

  • William "Mother" Elliot , also known as Bill, (9 May 1867 – 16 April 1958) was a New Zealand rugby union footballer who toured with the 1888–89 New Zealand Native football team.
  • Elliot was one of five Pakeha (European) players in the predominantly Maori team, and his addition strengthened the side.
  • Playing at half-back, he became one of the most prolific players on the tour, and appeared in at least 86 of their 107 matches in the British Isles, Australia and New Zealand.
  • While on tour he played in all three of the internationals against England, Ireland, and Wales.
  • When he returned from the tour he continued to play provincial rugby for Auckland, whom he represented from 1887 to 1896.
  • Before he departed with the Natives he had twice represented Auckland against the touring British side, and had scored a try against them in the second match, a 4–0 victory for Auckland.
  • He was initially selected for New Zealand for their 1893 tour of Australia, but was unable to secure leave from work.

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