James Russell Watt was a rugby union player from New Zealand who died on June 26, 2022.
He was a member of New Zealand’s national team, the All Blacks, from 1957 to 1962.
Watt, a wing three-quarters, represented Otago, Southland, and Wellington at the provincial level.
Russell Watt cause of death: What happened to Russell Watt
He died a natural death.
The Dunedin-born back spent the majority of his All Blacks career on the wing, collecting 28 tries in 42 All Black appearances between 1957 and 1962.
Watt, All Black No 584, appeared in nine test matches for the All Blacks, making his debut against Australia in 1958.4
He proceeded on to play Southland and Wellington before his abilities were recognized by national selectors, and he made his debut in the black jersey against New South Wales in 1957.
The trip to South Africa with the All Blacks in 1960 was the pinnacle of his All Blacks career. Watt appeared in all 19 games and four tests.
Watt attended Otago Boys’ High School and played for the Dunedin Kaikorai club before making his debut for Otago in 1955.
Watt attended Otago Boys’ High School and played for the Dunedin Kaikorai club before making his debut for Otago in 1955.
Watt married Betty Thomer on April 30, 1960.
He has children who survive him.
He was 86.
