Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Dion Bates
31 appearances in the Mitre 10 Cup so passes . Then in terms of GNG in just a simple search I've found http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/sport/4251140/Bates-eager-to-play-his-part-for-Southland this, https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-southland-times/20070907/282132107061520 this and then there's plenty of other coverage in match reports and squad announcements. I imagine there would be more in a more detailed search. I'll update the article with this information as it shows no appearances currently
— User:Rugbyfan22, 13:39, 10 April 2021 (UTC)
Stance: keep
Cited policy: WP:NRU (Wikipedia:Notability)