Tane Norton
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| Full name | Rangitane Will Norton | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 March 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Waikari, New Zealand | ||
| Height | Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (13 st 10 lb) | ||
| School | Methven District High School | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Hooker | ||
| New Zealand No. | 694 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1961 | Mid Canterbury Canterbury |
82 |
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| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1969–1975, 1977 1971–1977 |
NZ Māori New Zealand |
27 |
(0) |
Rangitane Will "Tane" Norton MNZM (born 30 March 1942 in Waikari, Canterbury) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He played at the hooker position. In 1977 he captained the All Blacks to a series win over the British Lions and played 3 games for the World Invitation XV in South Africa.
In 2006, Norton was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the annual New Zealand Honours List.[1]
Achievements
1973–1974 Tom French Cup for the outstanding Māori Player of the Year.
See also
References
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| Preceded by | All Blacks Captain 1977 |
Succeeded by Graham Mourie |
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