Anthony Duncan Strachan (born 7 June 1966) is a former New Zealand

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player. A halfback, Strachan represented

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and North Harbour at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the

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, between 1992 and 1995. He played 17 matches for the All Blacks including 11 internationals.

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1966 births Living people People from Te Awamutu People educated at Auckland Grammar School University of Otago alumni New Zealand rugby union players New Zealand international rugby union players Otago rugby union players Auckland rugby union players North Harbour rugby union players Rugby union scrum-halves New Zealand expatriate sportspeople in Japan Expatriate rugby union players in Japan Rugby union players from Waikato {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-1960s-stub