Bill McLennan (rugby league)

William "Ginger" Richard McLennan[2] (5 June 1927 – 21 July 2007) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand in the 1954 and 1957 World Cups.

McLennan played in 84 games for the Kiwis, including 28 tests.

[4] His total 84 games has been bettered only by Jock Butterfield (99) and Tom Baxter (94).

[citation needed] He was part of the famous Kiwi team that won back-to-back test series against Australia in 1952 (in Australia) and 1953 (in New Zealand).

He retired after this tour however he made a comeback for the 1957 World Cup.