Ronald Frederick Bryers (14 November 1919 – 20 August 1987) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He was a lock, but in his early career was in the backs and was a loose forward. He played one match for New Zealand, against Australia in the first test in 1949.[2]
| Date of birth | 14 November 1919 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Raetihi, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 20 August 1987 (aged 67) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Tauranga, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Ohakune District High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children | Rhonda Bryers[1] (daughter) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bryers was born in Raetihi and educated at Ohakune District High School. He enlisted in the New Zealand Army in World War II; he was then a teacher living in the Bulls Schoolhouse. He served in the 34th Battalion, and played in service games.[3]
In 1946, he played for the New Zealand Māori against Australia. As a Māori, he could not be selected for the 1949 tour of South Africa so played against Australia instead. He retired as headmaster of Mount Maunganui primary school, and died in Tauranga Hospital.[4]
He captained King Country.[2] He was a selector for the New Zealand Māori from 1957 to 1958 and for Bay of Plenty from 1962 to 1973.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Show-stopping 'Queen of the South Pacific' dies". Dominion Post. 31 January 2009.
- ^ a b c Palenski, Chester & McMillan 2005, pp. 35–36.
- ^ "Obituary", New Zealand Herald, 21 August 1987
- ^ "Obituary", Wanganui Chronicle, 22 August 1987
Bibliography edit
- Palenski, Ron; Chester, R. H.; McMillan, N. A. C. (2005). The encyclopedia of New Zealand rugby (4 ed.). [Auckland, N.Z.]: Hodder Moa. ISBN 1-86971-026-6. OCLC 945230030.
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