Bill Francis (rugby union)

William Charles Francis (4 February 1894 – 28 November 1981) was a New Zealand rugby union player.

[1] A hooker, Francis represented Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1914.

He played 12 matches for the All Blacks including seven internationals.

[2] Following the death of Richard Fogarty in 1980, Francis held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.

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