Born: March 28, 1892 – Auckland
Died: March 9, 1960 – Napier
Test record: 1 Test (1919) – 0 points

Keith Helander played one Test for New Zealand against the 1919 Australian tourists.

Soon after returning from serving in the New Zealand Army in World War I, Helander joined North Shore Albions in 1919 and represented Auckland against Hawke’s Bay at Eden Park.

He was chosen at loose forward for the second Test against Australia, featuring in New Zealand’s sole victory in the series – a 26-10 result in Christchurch.

Helander switched to rugby union in 1921, playing for the Grafton club and Auckland.