Former All Blacks loose forward Nathan dies aged 81

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Former New Zealand loose forward Waka Nathan, who was unbeaten in his 14 tests with the All Blacks, has died at the age of 81, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Friday.The former Maori All Blacks player died in Auckland surrounded by his family, NZR added. He had reportedly suffered from dementia in his lat

Former New Zealand loose forward Waka Nathan, who was unbeaten in his 14 tests with the All Blacks, has died at the age of 81, New Zealand Rugby said on Friday.

Nathan played 37 games for the All Blacks, including 14 tests, between 1962-1967. He toured Britain in 1963-64 and scored 11 tries in 15 matches despite breaking his jaw against Llanelli. Following his retirement, Nathan coached, selected and managed the New Zealand Maori for more than a decade.

 

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