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Bill Bush

Bill Bush

Rugby player

William Kingita Te Pohe Bush MNZM (born 24 January 1949) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Bush represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1974 to 1979. He played 37 matches for the All Blacks including 12 internationals.[1] He also represented, coached and selected for Māori All Blacks.

Not to be confused with Billy Bush.
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In the 1996 Queen's Birthday Honours, Bush was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby.[2] In 2021 he was made a life member of New Zealand Māori Rugby Board.

Personal life

Bush is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngāti Hineuru and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui descent).[3]

In October 2022 Bush was engaged to be the bus driver for the All Black squad.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Knight, Lindsay. "Billy Bush". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Queen's Birthday honours list 1996". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 3 June 1996. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  3. [3]
    "Ex-All Blacks warriors Tane Norton and Bill Bush honoured with carving". Stuff. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
  4. [4]
    "All Blacks driven around Nelson by former 12-Test prop Bill Bush".
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