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New Zealand rugby union player (1942–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rangitane Will Norton MNZM (30 March 1942 – 4 August 2023), commonly known as Tane Norton, was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played at the hooker position. He played for Linwood before he first represented Canterbury in 1969.[1] In 1977, he captained the All Blacks to a series win over the British Lions and played three games for the World Invitation XV in South Africa.
Birth name | Rangitane Will Norton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 30 March 1942 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Waikari, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of death | 4 August 2023 81) | (aged||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of death | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 87 kg (13 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Methven District High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In the 2006 New Year Honours, Norton was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby.[2]
In 1973 and 1974, Norton was awarded the Tom French Cup for the outstanding Māori player of the year.[3]
A New Zealander of Māori descent, Norton was a New Zealander of Ngāi Tahu descent.[4]
Norton died in Christchurch on 4 August 2023, at the age of 81.[5][6]
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