Frank McAtamney
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Francis Steven McAtamney (born 15 May 1934) is a former New Zealand
international rugby player. He was a member of the All Blacks
in 1956 and 1957, playing in the Prop position.
, New Zealand
and educated at St. Kevin's College, Oamaru
where he played rugby for the school.
(in the playing position of lock) from 1954 until 1957. He played for the South Island Team in 1956 and was a New Zealand trialist in 1956 and 1957. He played in a New Zealand XV in 1955.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
international rugby player. He was a member of the All Blacks
All Blacks
The New Zealand men's national rugby union team, known as the All Blacks, represent New Zealand in what is regarded as its national sport....
in 1956 and 1957, playing in the Prop position.
Early life
McAtamney was born in MiddlemarchMiddlemarch
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, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and educated at St. Kevin's College, Oamaru
St. Kevin's College, Oamaru
St Kevin's College in Oamaru, New Zealand was founded in 1927. It is a Catholic school run by the Christian Brothers and Dominican Sisters for boaders and day students...
where he played rugby for the school.
Senior rugby
McAtamney played for the Strath Taieri club and represented OtagoOtago
Otago is a region of New Zealand in the south of the South Island. The region covers an area of approximately making it the country's second largest region. The population of Otago is...
(in the playing position of lock) from 1954 until 1957. He played for the South Island Team in 1956 and was a New Zealand trialist in 1956 and 1957. He played in a New Zealand XV in 1955.