Rawi Tama Cundy (15 August 1901 – 9 February 1955) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A utility back, Cundy represented Wairarapa, at provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1929. He played six matches for the All Blacks, including one international. In 1927 he became the first player to score 100 points in a New Zealand first-class season.[2]
| Birth name | Rawi Tama Cundy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 15 August 1901 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Featherston, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 9 February 1955 (aged 53) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Hinakura, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg (180 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Nelson College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Farmer[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cundy was educated at Nelson College from 1916 to 1919.[3]
References
edit- ^ 1949. Electoral District of Wairarapa: General Roll of Persons entitled to vote for Members of Parliament of New Zealand. p. 59.
- ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Rawi Cundy". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition
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