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The world-class centre - one of the greatest players to play for both the All Blacks and his beloved province, Counties (now Counties Manukau) - died on Friday night, aged 71. A statement issued on...
May 13, 2023 · Legendary All Black and Counties Manukau centre Bruce Robertson passed away peacefully at 71 after a long health battle. He was considered the greatest centre in New Zealand Rugby history and played 34 tests for the All Blacks.
May 13, 2023 · Legendary All Black centre Bruce Robertson passed away at 71 after a long health battle. He played 34 tests for the All Blacks and 102 matches in total, and was considered the greatest centre in New Zealand Rugby history.
May 13, 2023 · Bruce Robertson was one of the finest centres to have played for the All Blacks, with 34 Tests and 102 All Blacks games. He was part of the 1978 Grand Slam team and scored the match-winning try against England, but also faced controversy and disappointment in his career.
Bruce John Robertson (9 April 1952 – 12 May 2023) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A centre, he represented Counties at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks, from 1972 to 1981.
May 13, 2023 · Bruce Robertson, one of New Zealand's finest centres, played 103 matches and 34 tests for the All Blacks between 1972 and 1981. He also protested against apartheid in 1981 and worked for Northland Rugby after retirement.
Legendary All Black and Counties Manukau Rugby icon Bruce Robertson passed away peacefully on Friday night at the age of 71. Considered by many as the greatest centre in New Zealand Rugby history, Robertson was a giant of the game in the 1970s.
