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Ernest William Currie (born 9 April 1873 – 23 October 1932) was an Australian rugby union international and first-class cricketer.
Cricket career
Currie, who was born in Dunedin, represented Otago in six first-class cricket matches during the 1894/95 and 1893/94 New Zealand cricket seasons, as a wicket-keeper.
After moving to Australia, he appeared in one further first-class match for Queensland, against New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 1899.
Rugby union career
Currie, a scrum-half, claimed one international rugby caps for Australia. His debut game was against Great Britain, at Brisbane, on 22 July 1899 the second ever Test match played by an Australian national side. His performance in that match was noted as excellent by the press.
Currie shown front row 2nd from right, after the 1 July Queensland match against the 1899 British Lions.
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Notable Athletes from New Zealand
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
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Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable Cricketers from New Zealand
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable Australian Cricketers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable Rugby union players from New Zealand
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
Notable Australian Rugby union players
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1850 to 1899
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