Brian Steele (rugby union)

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Brian Steele
Steele c. 1951
Birth nameLeo Brian Steele
Date of birth (1929-01-19) 19 January 1929 (age 95)
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight66 kg (146 lb)
SchoolWellington Technical College
Notable relative(s)Christian Cullen (great-nephew)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1950–53
1954
Wellington
Horowhenua
20
6
()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1951 New Zealand 3 (0)

Leo Brian Steele (born 19 January 1929) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Steele represented Wellington and Horowhenua at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, for their 1951 tour of Australia, on which he played in nine matches, including three internationals.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Brian Steele". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 January 2016.