David Ronaldson Wallace was a

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player who represented

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at international level.

Club career

Wallace played all his senior football for Western Suburbs. He made his debut in 1957 at the age of 16. He went on to win the

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and

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for Western Suburbs before retiring in 1971.

International career

Wallace made his full

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debut in a 4–1 win over

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on 4 June 1962 and ended his international playing career with five A-international caps to his credit, his final cap an appearance in a 1–3 loss to New Caledonia on 8 October 1968. For his final two appearances for New Zealand, Wallace was named captain of the side.

Honours

Western Suburbs *

: 1968 *

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Individual * New Zealand footballer of the year: 1968 * Arcus Trophy: 1967, 1968

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References

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