Bruce Neale Explained

Bruce Neale
Full Name:Bruce Alan Neale
Birth Date:15 September 1923
Birth Place:Chelsea, England
Death Place:Ipswich, England
School:Emanuel School
Position:Lock
Repyears1:1951
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0

Bruce Alan Neale (15 September 1923 – 28 January 1996) was an English international rugby union player.[1]

Neale was born in Chelsea and educated at Emanuel School.[2]

A Rosslyn Park player, Neale was a late addition to the final England trial prior to the 1951 Five Nations and won a place in the tournament opener against Wales. He didn't get to play Wales after breaking his nose in an Army match, but featured in the remaining three fixtures, utilised as a lock.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Coaching needs a boost . . 23 February 1954.
  2. News: Old boys making their mark . South Western Star . 25 July 1952.
  3. News: Broken nose costs Neale a Rugby cap . . 17 January 1951.