Kokiri 19 - Te Puni Kokiri

Tutekawa Wyllie, First Five Eight and formerNZ First MP, boarding the bus in Wales, 1982.Source: Bruce HemaraBacksMäori backs are thought of asthe Harlem Globetrotters ofinternational rugby. The no-lookpasses, the chip kicks off theknee and the triple scissors areall moves invented by greatplayers who have taken the fieldin the backline for New ZealandMäori. In the professional erawhere patterned play is the callof the day, these men are highlysought after by clubs as they areable to think outside the squarewhen it comes to attack. Theinventiveness of Mäori backs hasbeen nothing short of brilliant,leaving fans breathless as theywatch the games unfold.RAU TAUHosea Gear, Neil Brew and Chris Smylie at the 2006 Churchill Cup.Source: Mike StewartFormer Speaker of the House, Sir PeterTapsell, is still proud of his 1954 blazer.Source: Rob TuckerThe man with the corkscrew run,Albert Falwasser.Source: Bell CollectionFrano Botica in a familiar pose.Source: Auckland Rugby UnionSource: New Zealand Rugby Museum–1956A heavy loss at the hands of South Africa,37-0. Māori players Pat Walsh, Tiny Hill andBill Gray feature for the All Blacks in the firstevertest series win against South Africa.Source: New Zealand Rugby Museum–1958Tour of Australia, drawing again withone test victory each. This would be the lastfull tour undertaken by New Zealand Māorito Australia.Source: New Zealand Rugby Museum–1959Play British Isles at Eden Park, losing 12-6.TE PUNI KÖKIRI | KÖKIRI | Höngongoi – Hereturiköka 201017