Ian Eliason (Legs)
1945 - 2019
International Career
1972-73 All Blacks
19 matches (8 points)
Provincial Career
1964 - 1981 TARANAKI
222 Matches (58 Points)
As a double centurion he is the most capped player for Taranaki and equal highest capped provincial player in New Zealand.
It is estimated the durable lock played about 600 matches in his career.
Club career
He played for Kaponga Rugby Club his whole career and coached the club after hanging up the boots. He was a Life Member of the club. He was the first All Black the club produced.
Service
Ian served as President, Vice President and Patron of the Taranaki Rugby Football Union and was made a Life Member in 1981.
CONTACT
Phone:
(06) 759 0930
Email:
info@sporttaranaki.org.nz
Location:
Stadium Taranaki
Maratahu St, New Plymouth
New Zealand
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