Lachie Cameron

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Lachie Cameron
Birth nameLachlan Murray Cameron
Date of birth (1959-04-12) 12 April 1959 (age 65)
Place of birth Hamilton, New Zealand
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
School Hamilton Boys' High School
University Massey University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Second five-eighth, centre
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1978–82 Manawatu ()
- Counties ()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1979–81 New Zealand 5 (0)

Lachlan Murray Cameron (born 12 April 1959) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A second five-eighth and centre, Cameron represented Manawatu and Counties at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1979 to 1981. He played 17 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals. [1]

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References

  1. Akers, Clive. "Lachie Cameron". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 3 September 2014.