Waka Nathan

Waka Joseph Nathan (born 8 July 1940) is a retired New Zealand rugby union player.

Waka Nathan
Nathan c.1961
Date of birth (1940-07-08) 8 July 1940
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1962–1967 New Zealand 14 (12)

He was born in Auckland and was educated in Otahuhu College and was a member of the school's first fifteen. He played for Auckland domestically, for whom he made 88 appearances and scored 51 points. The Auckland RFU pre-season club cup is named in his honour.

He first played for the New Zealand Māori and then the All Blacks from 1962 to 1967, as a breakaway. During his All Blacks career, he was on tour to Australia, the British Isles and South Africa. After his retirement from playing, he has been a selector and manager of the New Zealand Māori.

Awards
Preceded by
Vic Yates
Tom French Memorial
Māori rugby union player of the year

1962
1966
Succeeded by
Mack Herewini
Preceded by
Ron Rangi
Succeeded by
Sid Going


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