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Grant Batty: Former All Blacks wing dies, aged 74 in Queensland
Former All Blacks, Wellington and Bay of Plenty wing Grant Batty has died, aged 74.
Batty died on Friday in Queensland, Australia, where he had been living for several years.
Hailing from Greytown, Batty played 56 matches and 15 tests for the All Blacks during his career between 1972 and
1977, scoring four test tries.
He was often one of the smallest men on the field, standing 1.65m tall and weighing 70kg.
New Zealand Rugby’s acting chief executive Steve Lancaster said Batty was a “highly skilled player of his era”.
“He could energise a crowd, many of whom loved his bravery in not shirking away from larger opponents, and often coming away on top,” Lancaster said.
Former All Black Grant Batty dies, aged 74
Grant Batty evades Colin Meads during the All Blacks' match against Invitation XV, 1973. (Source: Photosport)
"Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Grant Batty, All Black #715, who has sadly passed at age 74," New Zealand Rugby said today in a statement.
Batty played 56 matches for the All Blacks during his career between 1972-1977, including 15 Test matches.
Originally from Greytown, Batty moved to Wellington before making his professional rugby debut in 1970.
Standing at 165cm tall and weighing around 65kg, Batty was often one of the smallest players on the field and was known for his speed and defiant approach to the game, often being described as a "pocket rocket".
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'A huge shock': All Black great Grant Batty dies
Former All Blacks, Wellington and Bay of Plenty winger Grant Batty has died, aged 74.
It’s understood Batty passed away on Friday in Queensland, where he had been living for several years.
Batty played 53 matches and 15 tests for the All Blacks during his career between 1972 – 1977, scoring four test tries.
He was often one of the smallest men on the field, standing at 1.65m tall and weighed 65kgs.
Batty made his debut for Wellington in 1970 and after just five senior matches, he was picked to pay in the All Blacks trial. Two years later, he made in test debut against Wales in Cardiff.
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