Russell Watt

James Russell Watt (29 December 1935 – 25 June 2022) was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played for the All Blacks, between 1957 and 1962. He played 42 matches for the All Blacks including nine international.[1]

Russell Watt
Full nameJames Russell Watt
Date of birth(1935-12-29)29 December 1935
Place of birthDunedin, New Zealand
Date of deathSilverstream, New Zealand
Place of death25 June 2022(2022-06-25) (aged 86)
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
SchoolOtago Boys' High School
Occupation(s)Bank officer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing three-quarter
New Zealand No. 584
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1955–56
1957
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9
63		 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1957–62 New Zealand 9 (3)

Watt died on 25 June 2022 in Silverstream, New Zealand at the age of 86.[2]

References
  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Russell Watt". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  2. "All Black No 584 Russell Watt, a winger with a nose for tries, dies aged 86". Stuff. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
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