Tane Norton
| Full name | Rangitane Will Norton | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 March 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Waikari, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| 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 |
|
| 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. 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 3 games for the World Invitation XV in South Africa.
In the 2006 New Year Honours, Norton was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.[2]
Achievements
In 1973 and 1974, he was awarded the Tom French Cup for the outstanding Māori player of the year.
See also
References
- ↑ Preece, Kate (29 May 2012). "Legends of the club". Avenues Magazine. Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
- ↑ "New Zealand New Years Honours 2006". Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. 1 January 2006.
External links
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Andy Leslie |
All Blacks Captain 1977 |
Succeeded by Graham Mourie |
| Awards | ||
| Preceded by Sid Going |
Tom French Memorial Māori rugby union player of the year 1973, 1974 |
Succeeded by Bill Bush |
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