About Len Wilson
Lived 1927 – 2009 (aged 82). Len Wilson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Alfred Leonard Wilson (15 June 1927 — 26 August 2009) was a New Zealand rugby union international.
Born in Scotland, Wilson was a first five-eighth and toured Australia with the All Blacks in 1951, featuring in seven uncapped matches. He was picked as an understudy to Laurie Haig and didn't get to play any of the Tests.
Wilson played his provincial rugby with Southland, debuting as a 22 year old. He made a total of 58 provincial appearances for Southland and captained the side which beat the touring Wallabies in 1952.
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Who was Len Wilson?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Len Wilson born?
Len Wilson was born on 15 June 1927.
When did Len Wilson die?
Len Wilson died on 26 August 2009.
What was Len Wilson's occupation?
Len Wilson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Len Wilson?
Len Wilson was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Len Wilson. https://biography.guide/len-wilson/
MLA: "Len Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/len-wilson/.
Chicago: "Len Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/len-wilson/.
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