Lionel Wilson (rugby union)

Lionel Geoffrey Wilson (25 May 1933 – 17 September 2017) was a South African rugby union player who played 27 tests for the Springboks.[1][2] He made his debut against the All Blacks on 13 August 1960 in the Union of South Africa. The match ended in a draw 11-11.[3] He played in 60 games for Western Province.[4]

Lionel Wilson
Birth nameLionel Geoffrey Wilson
Date of birth(1933-05-25)25 May 1933
Place of birthCape Town, Union of South Africa
Date of death17 September 2017(2017-09-17) (aged 84)
Place of deathNapier, New Zealand
SchoolWynberg Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Full back
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1955–66 Western Province ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1960–65 South Africa 27 (6)

Wilson was born to Billy and Doris Wilson in Cape Town, he was their second child. He grew up in Plumstead and Wynberg and attended Wynberg Boys' High School. He was married to Pam Walker. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1976, he returned to South Africa before moving back again to New Zealand.[5]

He died on 17 September 2017 at his home in Napier, New Zealand.[6]

References
  1. "Springbok Lionel Wilson Dies". rugby365.com. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  2. "Springbok great Lionel Wilson's quiet persona hid his rugby legacy". Stuff.co.nz. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  3. "RIP Lionel Wilson, 1933-2017". www.sarugby.co.za. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  4. "RUGBY: Springbok gets his jersey back". NZ Herald. 18 July 2008. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  5. "Springbok Lionel Wilson Dies". Rugby 365.com. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  6. "Ex-Springbok Lionel Wilson dies". Sport. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.


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