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    Wilson Whineray

    The great New Zealand rugby writer T.P. McLean declared ‘unhesitatingly’ that Wilson (‘Noddy’) Whineray was New Zealand’s ‘greatest captain’.

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NZ Natives team plays first game in UK

1888 NZ Natives team plays first game in UK

Privately organised and mainly Māori, this was the first national rugby team to wear the silver fern. During their tour of New Zealand, Australia and Britain, they play 107 rugby matches, eight under Australian rules, and two association football games. more...

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The 'Noble Maori' arrive - New Zealand Natives' rugby tourJoe Warbrick

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  • Rugby Union Football (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Tom Ellison biography (DNZB)
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