George Edward Beatty (29 March 1925 — 25 July 2004) was a New Zealand rugby union international.[1]
| Full name | George Edward Beatty | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 29 March 1925 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | New Plymouth, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 25 July 2004 (aged 79) | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||
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Beatty attended New Plymouth Boys' High School and played his club rugby for New Plymouth HSOB.[2]
A fly-half, Beatty played provincial rugby for Taranaki and was a North Island representative in 1949. He was capped once for the All Blacks, in the 1st Test against the touring 1950 British Lions at Carisbrook. The match finished in a draw and Beatty was replaced by Laurie Haig for the remaining Tests.[2]
Beatty represented Taranaki in the Hawke Cup cricket competition.[2]
In the early 1950s, Beatty played rugby league in England, with Leigh and Belle Vue Rangers.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Former N.Z. Player Returns". The Press. 27 October 1955.
- ^ a b c "George Beatty #517". stats.allblacks.com.
- ^ "Leigh sign New Zealand stand-off". Manchester Evening News. 12 August 1950.