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Myth of Meads 'Pinetree' is New Zealand's player of the century
Posted: Friday December 10, 1999 05:50 PM
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) -- Giant forward Colin Meads was named New Zealand's rugby player of the century Thursday while World Cup hero Jonah Lomu missed out on the top 10. Meads, who played 55 tests for the All Blacks between 1957 and 1971, was voted No. 1 by readers of NZ Rugby World magazine. "This is a real honor," said Meads, whose nickname was "Pinetree." "But, it's a bit embarrassing getting an individual award like this in a team game. I look back at my career with a lot of pride but on a day like this it is worth celebrating every one of my All Black teammates." The top 10 in order was: Colin Meads, Sean Fitzpatrick, Michael Jones, Jeff Wilson, George Nepia, Zinzan Brooke, Wilson Whineray, Brian Lochore, Josh Kronfeld and Don Clarke.
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