Michael Speight

Michael Wayne Speight (born 24 February 1962) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A lock, Speight represented Waikato, North Auckland and North Harbour at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1986. He played five matches for the All Blacks, including one international against Australia.[1]

Michael Speight
Birth nameMichael Wayne Speight
Date of birth (1962-02-24) 24 February 1962
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
SchoolWhangarei Boys' High School
UniversityUniversity of Waikato
Notable relative(s)Charles Speight (great-grandfather)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
All Black No. 877
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1983–85
1986–87
1988, 1993
Waikato
North Auckland
North Harbour
39
21
22
()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1986 New Zealand 1 (0)

References

  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Michael Speight". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 6 July 2014.


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