New Zealand national football team statistics and records: oldest players - 1978
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Oldest New Zealand players
New Zealand's oldest players during the 1978 season, and their age in years and days on the occasion of their final appearance, starting or coming on as a substitute.
For each player age is given in days, and in years and days, from their date of birth.
| Player | Age (Y:d) | Age (days) | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Turner | 28:318 | 10545 | 14 Jun 1978v England |
| Adrian Elrick | 28:258 | 10485 | 14 Jun 1978v England |
| Bobby Almond | 27:59 | 9921 | 14 Jun 1978v England |
| Steve Sumner | 23:73 | 8474 | 14 Jun 1978v England |
| Glenn Dods | 20:342 | 7647 | 14 Jun 1978v England |
| Duncan Cole | 19:334 | 7274 | 11 Jun 1978v England |