Vale – Rex Percy

Former New Zealand International lock forward Rex Percy passed away on the 2nd of May, aged 81. Rex began his career with Ponsonby in Auckland and represented New Zealand in nine tests, scoring five tries. He was first selected for the Kiwis in the 1955 team to Great Britain and toured Australia twice in 1956 and 1959. He also played in the 1957 World Cup. In 1961 he joined Balmain playing three seasons with the Tigers. Rex then played for Parkes in 1964 and Yass in 1965, retiring in 1966.

Rex’s son Mathew was a member of the Victorious Australia Two which won the America Cup in 1983 and also represented Australia at the 1988 Summer Olympics.