Tane Norton
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Rangitane Will Norton British Lions and played three 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, 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]
See also
References
- Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "New Zealand New Years Honours 2006". Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. 1 January 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ Chapman, Grant (4 August 2023). "Rugby: Former All Blacks captain, NZ Rugby president Tane Norton dies, aged 81". Newshub. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Ex-All Blacks warriors Tane Norton and Bill Bush honoured with carving". Stuff. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Former All Blacks captain Tane Norton dies, aged 81". Stuff. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Rangitane Norton obituary". The Press. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
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