Ncpla May Tour Again in 1924 George Nepia, then a youngster of 19, toured Great Britain with the All Blacks. And now 4 5 lean later he may igaio mate Iht trip—this time with the Kiwis. He is player-roach this season for Manukau and is playing good football in spite of his 3 4 years. Why st.ouldn t he? Jim Sullivan, at 38, j* still lullbark for Wigan, and recently retained W ales against England. ‘ Nepia is still a great positional player, ran handle, kirk and tackle. Any fullback who is master of these things remains always a footballer.
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Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20821, 3 June 1939, Page 8
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