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Host Bob Parker opens the big red book on the life of 81 year old George Nepia. Considered by many to be the greatest rugby fullback ever, Nepia was the star of the 1924 All Blacks — the legendary 'Invincibles'. At just 19, he played every one of their 32 games as they went unbeaten through the British Isles. Helping to celebrate Nepia's life are journalist TP McLean and two of NZ rugby's other stellar fullbacks — Don Clark and Bob Scott. The Invincibles' kiwi mascot makes a special appearance and Nepia performs his hit single 'Under a Maori Moon'.
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@Miriama: there is a low-quality version available on NZ On Screen. Simply switch the the toggle at the bottom right of the player from 'high' to 'low' and push play. Nepia is also featured onsite in the rare footage from the All Blacks Invincibles Tour:
http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/all-blacks-invincibles-tour-1925
And his whanau are interviewed in the Legends of the All Blacks excerpt:
http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/legends-of-the-all-blacks-the-legend-begins-1999
Let us know if you still have trouble viewing the clips ... enjoy!
Hi there, could the uploader please lower the quality and/or put this up on youtube?? I would love to do a segment of this great man, many thanks :)
Miri xox
The young rugby players should learn about George. A history lesson for all of us. I enjoyed viewing this.
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Liz
Posted at 03.08PM - 17.03.2013
I enjoyed this thanks for sharing. What a legacy he leaves us all.
http://www.taramea.maori.nz/html/fullstory.html