Peter Johnstone (rugby union)
| Date of birth | 9 August 1922 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Mosgiel, New Zealand | ||
| Date of death | 18 October 1997 (aged 75) | ||
| Place of death | Wanaka, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| School | Mosgiel District High School | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Flanker Number 8 | ||
| New Zealand No. | 495 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1943 1947–51 |
Ashburton County Otago |
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| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1949–51 | New Zealand | 9 | (3) |
Peter Johnstone (9 August 1922 – 18 October 1997) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A backrow forward, Johnstone represented Ashburton County and Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1949 to 1951. He played 26 matches for the All Blacks—10 as captain—including nine internationals. He later served as an Otago selector.[1]
References
- ↑ Luxford, Bob. "Peter Johnstone". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
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