Ian Hurst
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| Ian Hurst | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Ian Archibald Hurst | ||
| Date of birth | August 27, 1951 | ||
| Place of birth |  Oamaru, New Zealand |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Nickname | "Archie" | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Midfeild | ||
| Clubs | Caps | (points) | |
| 1970,75-76,78-80 1971-74 |
North Otago Canterbury |
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| National team(s) | Caps | (points) | |
| 1972-1974 |
All Blacks |
32 |
(44) |
Ian Archibald Hurst ( Born August 27,1951 in Oamaru) Ian Hurst is a Rugby Union player who played for the All Blacks in the early 1970's, he was the 717th All Black. He also played provincial rugby for North Otago and Canterbury.
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[edit] Early Career
Ian Hurst first appeared for North Otago in 1970 while he was still attending Waitaki Boys High. But it was while he attending Lincoln College in Canterbury that he made his national impact. He made one appearance for Canterbury in 1971. A national under 23 side, the Juniors, was to have a tour of Australia in 1972 but Hurst was not even in contention. After appearing for New Zealand Universities against the Californian Grizzlies he forced his way into the Canterbury A team midway through 1972 playing as a centre. In his sixth appearance he was involved in the team which lifted the Ranfurly Shield from Auckland, winning him a place in the trials for the All Black side to tour Britain. A strong showing saw him a surprise choice for the tour.
[edit] Higher Houners
Hurst was a success, with eight tries from 16 matches. At first he was the centre understudy to Bruce Robertson. But by the end of the tour he had moved into what became his main position at second five eighth and for the last two internationals, against Ireland and France, plus the prestige match against the Barbarians, he forced his way past Mike Parkinson and Mark Sayers. He played at centre for the All Blacks' one home international of the 1973 season against England. For the 1974 tour to Australia Hurst was back at second five partnering Robertson in the first two tests against the Wallabies. But for the third test Hurst was replaced by Joe Morgan and that was to set the pattern for what was left of Hurst's All Black career. On the end of year tour in 1974 Hurst played in the matches against the Welsh XV and the Barbarians but Morgan got the one official test, against Ireland. Hurst then found himself ranked behind Morgan and then Otago's Lyn Jaffray and never played for the All Blacks again, missing out on the tour of South Africa in 1976 despite appearing in the trials.
[edit] After Internationals
Hurst returned to North Otago and played in what was then one of the country's weakest unions, which was to prove too big a handicap. But he was good value for North Otago appearing for them up until 1980 and played so well in 1979 he was given another All Black trial. Hurst played 41 matches for North Otago and 34 for Canterbury. With 34 matches for the All Blacks, including five tests. Hurst has now moved from farming to become a successful businessman.
[edit] It Runs In The Family
Ian Hurst's son, Ben also had a solid rugby career. Ben played for the New Zealand Colts, Canterbury, The Crusaders and also the Highlanders.
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