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Ryan made life tough for 1953 All Blacks

ENGLAND in the mid-1950s, not unlike now, had an abundance of back row talent which probably explains why former Cambridge University and Richmond flanker Peter Ryan was restricted to just the two caps.
Ryan, who died this week aged 95, was renowned for his Henry Pollock like speed and certainly caught the eye of the 1953 All Blacks who declared him Cambridge’s best player during their 22-11 defeat against the tourists at Grange Road. Despite twice being knocked out – and continuing – he recovered to score Cambridge’s two tries and generally make life hell ...

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