Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 058: Jimmy Tilyard and Beethoven Algar

Having one of your players captain the All Blacks is a proud honour for any rugby club. What about providing two All Black captains in the same year? That is what Poneke did in 1920 – both Jimmy Tilyard and Beethoven Algar captaining the All Blacks in matches that season. Both players were famous rugby … Continue reading Pioneers of Rugby in Wellington 058: Jimmy Tilyard and Beethoven Algar