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Neil Thimbleby, 84, New Zealand rugby union player (Hawke's Bay, national team).
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Neil William Thimbleby (19 June 1939 – 19 March 2024) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Thimbleby represented Hawke's Bay at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1970 tour to South Africa. He played 13 matches for the All Blacks on that tour, including one international. Thimbleby died in Napier on 19 March 2024, at the age of 84.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 4 questions
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1.In which year did Neil Thimbleby die?
- A.2024correct
- B.2015
- C.2017
- D.2011
Neil Thimbleby died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: age at death 84. Archive record: date of death 19 March 2024."
2.How old was Neil Thimbleby when they died?
- A.79
- B.73
- C.76
- D.84correct
Neil Thimbleby was 84 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "ion player (Hawke's Bay, national team). Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: age at death 84. Archive record: date of death 19 March 2024."
3.In which month did Neil Thimbleby die?
- A.April
- B.Marchcorrect
- C.June
- D.May
Neil Thimbleby died in March.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "eam). Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: age at death 84. Archive record: date of death 19 March 2024."
4.On which day of the month did Neil Thimbleby die?
- A.18
- B.20
- C.19correct
- D.21
Neil Thimbleby died on day 19 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "l team). Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: age at death 84. Archive record: date of death 19 March 2024."
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