Murray_Mexted

Murray Mexted

Murray Mexted

Rugby player

Murray Graham Mexted (born 5 September 1953) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played 34 consecutive tests for the All Blacks from 1979 to 1985. He also played 38 non-test games including 7 as captain. During his time with the All Blacks, he wore the Number eight jersey and was considered an excellent ball winner and an effective defender.

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In 1986, his biography, Pieces of Eight, was published, and he married Miss Universe Lorraine Downes. The couple separated in 1999. In recent years, he has retained a high profile as a television colour commentator. Mexted's father, Graham Mexted, was also a New Zealand rugby union international who won one full cap in 1950.[1] Prior to his rugby career, Mexted worked at his family's car dealership.[2][3]

References

  1. [1]
    Luxford, Bob. "Murray Mexted". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
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    Toby Robson (29 May 2010). "Murray Mexted's vision a global success". Stuff.
  3. [3]
    "About". Mexted Motors.


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