Desmond Lawrence Christian (9 September 1923 – 30 August 1977) was a New Zealand rugby union player and coach. A number 8 and prop, Christian represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1949 tour of South Africa. He played 11 matches for the All Blacks on that tour, including one international. He later coached the Horowhenua representative team, and was a selector for the North Island (1963–69) and national (1964–66) sides.[1]

Des Christian
Christian in 1969
Birth nameDesmond Lawrence Christian
Date of birth(1923-09-09)9 September 1923
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Date of death30 August 1977(1977-08-30) (aged 53)
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Occupation(s)Hotelier
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8
Prop
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1943–50 Auckland 50 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1949 New Zealand 1 (0)
Coaching career
Years Team
Horowhenua

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Des Christian". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 30 August 2015.