Tane Norton
| Birth name | Rangitane Will Norton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.[citation needed]
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.
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