Billy Wallace


William Joseph Wallace was a New Zealand rugby union footballer and foundryman. He was a member of the legendary 1905 Original All Blacks. Wallace won his first Test cap for New Zealand on 15 August 1903 against Australia. In total he played 51 matches for the All Blacks including 11 internationals.
Following the death of Loftus Armstrong in 1959, Wallace held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.
Wallace died in Wellington in 1972 and was buried at Karori Cemetery.