David Lindsay (rugby union)

David Lindsay

Birth name	David Frederick Lindsay
Date of birth	(1906-12-09)9 December 1906
Place of birth	Studholme, New Zealand
Date of death	7 March 1978(1978-03-07) (aged 71)
Place of death	Timaru, New Zealand
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	85 kg (187 lb)
School	Timaru Boys' High School
University	University of Otago
Notable relative(s)	David Lindsay (cousin)
Occupation(s)	Dentist
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1927–1930 Otago 11 () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1927 New Zealand Universities 1928 New Zealand 3 (3)

David Frederick Lindsay (9 December 1906 – 7 March 1978) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A utility back, Lindsay played in positions from five-eighth to fullback. He represented Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1928 tour of South Africa. On that tour he was the first-choice fullback, and played 11 matches including three of the four internationals.[1]

Lindsay practised as a dentist in Timaru and Invercargill, and later worked at Timaru Hospital. He continued his involvement in rugby, and was a South Canterbury selector in 1945 and 1946.[1] He was a cousin of Olympic swimmer David Lindsay. The Lindsay Wing, part of the accommodation for boarders at Timaru Boys' High School, is named in honour of the two cousins who both attended the school.[2]

Lindsay died in Timaru on 7 March 1978, and was buried at Timaru Cemetery.[1][3]

References

1. University of Otago RFC. "David Lindsay". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
2. "History of Thomas House". Timaru Boys' High School. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
3. "Lindsay, David Frederick". Timaru District Council. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.