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Michael Knight (rugby union)

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Michael Knight
Full nameMichael Orton Knight
Date of birth (1945-05-20) 20 May 1945 (age 79)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
SchoolHawera Technical College
Occupation(s)Business development consultant
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1965–1968 Counties 29 (21)
1969–1970 Wellington 27 (51)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1968 New Zealand 0 (0)

Michael Orton Knight (born 20 May 1945) is a New Zealand former rugby union international.[1]

Knight, born in Auckland, is related to All Blacks Arthur and Laurie Knight, who were cousins of his father Wally. He was educated at Hawera Technical College and was a national junior 100 yards sprint champion.[2]

A speedy winger, Knight played his representative rugby for Counties and Wellington. He was a member of the All Blacks on their 1968 tour of Australia and Fiji, scoring six tries in eight uncapped tour matches.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "All Blacks keen to impress at Sydney's expense". The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 May 1968. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Hāwera High School past pupils' profiles". The New Zealand Herald. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Michael Knight #669". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 20 January 2024.