About Garth Bond
Lived 1919 – 1999 (aged 80). Garth Bond was a New Zealand military personnel and rugby union player.
Jack Garth Parker Bond (24 May 1919 – 29 July 1999) was a New Zealand rugby union international.
Born in Carterton, Bond was a great nephew of the McKenzie brothers, who included All Black William "Mac" McKenzie and rugby administrator Norm McKenzie. He attended Hornby High School while growing up in Canterbury.
During the war, Bond saw active service in Italy, then took part in the 1945–46 Victory Internationals with the "Kiwis", touring Britain, France and Germany. The team was made up of 2nd NZEF soldiers.
Bond, an Albion and Canterbury prop, was capped for the All Blacks in the 2nd Test against the Wallabies at Eden Park in 1949, as part of a team handicapped by a concurrent tour taking place in South Africa.
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Who was Garth Bond?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Garth Bond born?
Garth Bond was born on 24 May 1919.
When did Garth Bond die?
Garth Bond died on 29 July 1999.
What was Garth Bond's occupation?
Garth Bond was a military personnel and rugby union player.
What nationality was Garth Bond?
Garth Bond was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Garth Bond. https://biography.guide/garth-bond/
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