George Skudder

George Rupuha Skudder (born 10 February 1948) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Skudder represented Waikato at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1969 to 1973. He played 14 matches for the All Blacks including one international, against the touring Welsh side in 1969.[2]

George Skudder
Birth nameGeorge Rupuha Skudder
Date of birth (1948-10-02) 2 October 1948
Place of birthTe Puke, New Zealand
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
SchoolTe Aute College
UniversityHamilton Teachers' College
Notable relative(s)Nehe Milner-Skudder (nephew)[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
All Black No. 678
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1968–73 Waikato 37 ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1968–73
1969–73
New Zealand Māori
New Zealand

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He is the uncle of Nehe Milner-Skudder, All Black #1146.

References

  1. "Nehe Milner-Skudder". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  2. Waikato RFU. "George Skudder". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 12 August 2015.


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