FOOTBALL COACH
[GEORGE NEPIA IN AUCKLAND
/Tho New Zealand representative at both Rugby and Rugby League, George Nepia, arrived in Atickland yesterday from Gisborne to join tho Manukau senior League team as player-coach. His services should be invaluable to the club throughout the season. Nepia first came into prominence in 1924 when he was selected as a Rugby All Black. In 1932 he accepted a position in England with trie MicnamStretham League team. Returning to New Zealand in 1937 he played for the Dominion team againßt Australia and •lao for she Club*
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23314, 5 April 1939, Page 22
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92FOOTBALL COACH New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23314, 5 April 1939, Page 22
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