Dennis Young (rugby player)

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Dennis Young (1 April 1930 – 21 June 2020) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Young represented Canterbury at a provincial level. He 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] He was born in Christchurch.

Young died in Christchurch on 21 June 2020 from cancer, aged 90.[2]

References

  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. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300039632/from-tap-dancing-to-all-blacks-dennis-young-was-one-of-a-kind. Retrieved 22 June 2020.