Johnny_Leeson

Johnny Leeson

Johnny Leeson

Rugby player

John Leeson (15 November 1909 — 11 March 1960) was a New Zealand rugby union international.[1]

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Leeson came from the town of Morrinsville in Waikato and attended Morrinsville District High School.[2]

A product of the Kereone club, Leeson appeared at representative level for Waikato, along with his brothers George and Ted. He played for Waikato-King Country-Thames Valley against the 1930 and 1937 British Lions.[2]

Leeson was an All Black on the 1934 tour of Australia, featuring in four uncapped matches.[2]

Playing first-class rugby until the age of 44, lastly for NZ Harlequins, Leeson was a farmer in the Morrinsville district.[2][3]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Footballer Honoured". Putaruru Press. 26 July 1934. p. 7.
  2. [2]
    "John Leeson #405". stats.allblacks.com.
  3. [3]
    "Obituary - Mr J. Leeson". The Press. 15 March 1960. p. 21.
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