Russell Watt was named to the North Island side that year, adding to his two previous appearances for the South in interisland matches, and he went on his second All Black tour to Australia in 1962.
Russell Watt cause of death
Watt died “quite very calmly in the Home of Compassion, Silverstream, with [wife] Betty by his side,” according to his family.
He will be 84 years.
Russell Watt wife and children
Watt is survived by his wife Betty, two daughters, and three grandchildren.
Russell and Betty were among eight Upper Hutt athletes honored at The Cossie Club’s special Sporting Legends dinner in 2011.
Five of the eight – spanning decades in sporting variation, effort, and achievement – attended the meal and earned loud ovations from the sell-out event’s audience early in the proceedings as Upper Hutt proudly honored its own.
Russell Watt net worth
He was 6 million dollars.
Russell Watt funeral
His funeral will be held soon.
