One of the fastest rugby players in New Zealand, lan Mather (High School Old Boys), is taking no time off training to celebrate his selection for the All Black trials at Hamilton on May 3. Shown in a private work-out at Middleton Park yesterday, Mather, aged 21, is a former Canterbury track sprinter. He was third in the Canterbury 100m championship in 10.9s last year. His speed is expected to serve him well in his quest for a place in the AIL Black, team to tour Australia next month.
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89One of the fastest rugby players in New Zealand, lan Mather (High School Old Boys), is taking no time off training to celebrate his selection for the All Black trials at Hamilton on May 3. Shown in a private work-out at Middleton Park yesterday, Mather, aged 21, is a former Canterbury track sprinter. He was third in the Canterbury 100m championship in 10.9s last year. His speed is expected to serve him well in his quest for a place in the AIL Black, team to tour Australia next month. Press, 22 April 1980, Page 34
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