Duncan Blaikie Explained

Duncan Blaikie
Birth Date:2 October 1975
Birth Place:Hamilton, New Zealand
Occupation:Solicitor
School:Otago Boys' High School
University:University of Otago
University of Cambridge
Relatives:John Blaikie (brother)
Position:Loose forward
Provinceyears1:1995–01
Provinceapps1:30
Provincepoints1:15
Superyears1:1999–00
Superapps1:3
Superpoints1:0
Superyears2:2001
Superapps2:8
Superpoints2:0

Duncan James Oke Blaikie (born 2 October 1975) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1] [2]

Biography

Born in Hamilton, Blaikie is a son of judge Oke Blaikie and younger brother of Highlanders lock John Blaikie.[3] He attended Otago Boys' High School and studied medicine at the University of Otago, before switching to law at the University of Cambridge, where he had gone to study for a MPhil degree.[4]

Blaikie, an Otago loose forward, had three seasons competing in the Super 12, two with the Highlanders and one with the Chiefs.[5] He captained Cambridge University to victory in the 2002 Varsity match, forming a back row with countrymen Stewart Eru and Owen Scrimgeour. The opposing captain, Oxford's Fraser Gemmell, was also from New Zealand.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Blaikies' omission leaves Cambridge blushing . . 3 December 2002 . en-NZ.
  2. News: Rugby: Dark Blues poised for hat-trick . . 10 December 2001 . en.
  3. News: McMurran . Alistair . Rugby: Greats returning for club celebrations . . 29 May 2009 . en.
  4. News: Light Blues brigade rely on Blaikie magic . . 8 December 2002 . en.
  5. Web site: Duncan James Oke Blaikie . New Zealand Rugby History . en.
  6. News: Hands . David . Varsity match given kiss of life by gallant Cambridge . . 11 December 2002 . en.