Jeff Wilson

Jeff Wilson, nicknamed "Goldie," was a prolific All Blacks wing/fullback and rare dual international who also played cricket for New Zealand.

Jeffrey William Wilson MNZM was born on 24 October 1973 in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand, and attended Cargill High School, excelling across multiple sports including cricket, basketball, and track and field, winning national secondary school titles in the latter. He became known as a "Double All Black," representing New Zealand at both rugby union and cricket — an increasingly rare feat in the professional era. Wilson made his All Blacks debut in 1993 and developed into one of the most electrifying and versatile attacking players of his generation, scoring 44 tries in 60 Tests, a total that ranked him among the leading try-scorers in rugby history at the time of his retirement. He played primarily on the wing for Otago and the Highlanders throughout his Super Rugby career. Wilson also represented New Zealand in international cricket as a right-arm fast-medium bowler, playing One Day Internationals against Australia between 1993 and 2005 — a dual-sport career matched by very few athletes anywhere in the world. Wilson retired from rugby in 2001, having become one of the most naturally gifted athletes New Zealand sport has produced. He is married to Adine Wilson, the former captain of the New Zealand national netball team, continuing a family connection to elite New Zealand sport.

Wilson was known for his exceptional speed and finishing ability on the wing, with the pace to beat defenders on the outside. His versatility allowed him to play effectively at fullback as well, where he demonstrated safe hands and good positional play.

• Tri Nations titles
• dual NZ international (rugby & cricket)
• All Blacks all-time top try-scorers list

Club Career

Club	Period	Apps	Tries	Shirt
Highlanders	1996–2003	65	24	#11
Otago	1993–2003	173	24	#11
New Zealand	—	60	44	—