Neil Perriam McGregor (29 December 1901 – 12 July 1973) was a New Zealand

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, McGregor represented and at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the

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, from 1924 to 1928. He played 27 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals. He went on to serve as the selector and coach of the provincial side from 1961 to 1963, and was a South Island selector from 1965 to 1968. Neil_McGregor_Passport_application

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