Kokiri 19 - Te Puni Kokiri

RAU TAUAfter 75 years of trying, New Zealand Mäori finally defeat the mighty Lions.Source: PhotosportPlay during the 1930 Test.Source: New Zealand Rugby MuseumThe LionsNew Zealand Mäori and theLions have played against eachother eight times with thelatter being victorious on sevenoccasions. For New ZealandMäori, their sole triumph in2005 became a game embeddedin the fond memories of everyNew Zealand Mäori fan. GreatLions players such as LewisJones, Tony O’Reilly, J P RWilliams, Gareth Edwards andBrian O’Driscoll have gracedthe field with their presence.In return, George Nepia, WakaNathan, Butch Pickrang, SidGoing and Carlos Spencer havedealt their best hands againstthe Lions.Source: New Zealand Rugby MuseumLaly Haddon on the run with Mike Campbell-Lamerton in pursuit.Source: New Zealand Rugby MuseumSource: Billy Bush–1973Tour of Western Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. They won fourtests against Western Samoa and Fiji. Also play against theAll Blacks, losing by 10 points. Prime Minister Norman Kirkpostpones a scheduled internal tour by the Springboks.Source: Rugby News–1974Win both tests against Fiji.Source: New Zealand Rugby Museum–1975Win both tests against Tonga.TE PUNI KÖKIRI | KÖKIRI | Höngongoi – Hereturiköka 201021