He was a member of the 'invincibles' which from memory were an All Black team who had toured United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Canada. They Played 32 matches between 1924 and 1925. He played in all of the games won.
I think he played Full Back (don't quote me on this) though.
That's the George Nepia I know anyway.
George Nepia died on June 27, 1986 at the age of 81.
George Nepia was born on April 25, 1905.
George Nepia was born on April 25, 1905.
George Nepia died on June 27, 1986 at the age of 81.
George Nepia was born on April 25, 1905 and died on June 27, 1986. George Nepia would have been 81 years old at the time of death or 110 years old today.
George Nepia switched to rugby league due to his financial struggles at this point in time because of the depression.
george nepia
because he was an all black in 1925
1924
25 June 1986 Ruatoria
100 matches for weymouth reserves
jonah lomu,george nepia,Matt Burke and bob the builder