Jim McNeece

James McNeece was a New Zealand rugby union player. A Rugby [union positions#Forwards|forward], McNeece represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1914. He played 11 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals. He served as a private with 2nd Battalion, Otago [Infantry Regiment (NZEF)|Otago Regiment], New Zealand Expeditionary Force, during World War I, and died in hospital of wounds received during the Battle of Messines.