Tane Norton

Rangitane Will Norton MNZM (born 30 March 1942), commonly known as Tane Norton, is a former 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 three games for the World Invitation XV in South Africa.

Tane Norton

MNZM

Birth name	Rangitane Will Norton
Date of birth	(1942-03-30) 30 March 1942 (age 80)
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
Position(s) Hooker All Black No. 694 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1961 Mid Canterbury Canterbury 82 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1969–1975, 1977 1971–1977 New Zealand Māori New Zealand 27 (0)

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, he was awarded the Tom French Cup for the outstanding Māori player of the year.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• 1977 British Lions tour to New Zealand

References

1. Preece, Kate (29 May 2012). "Legends of the club". Avenues Magazine. Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
2. "New Zealand New Years Honours 2006". Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. 1 January 2006. Retrieved 15 March 2018.

External links

• Tane Norton at AllBlacks.com

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