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George Nēpia is considered to be one of New Zealand rugby’s finest players. He played all 32 matches for the famous 1924-25 ‘Invincibles’ on their tour of the British Isles, France and Canada

Hear about Hawke's Bay's rugby team's proud record of holding New Zealand's premier rugby trophy, the Ranfurly Shield.

The 1924 All Blacks rugby team which became known as 'The Invincibles'

Nepia was one of the stars of the 1924-5 All Blacks, playing in all 32 matches on the team's tour of the British Isles, France and Canada. He played the last of his nine tests in 1930, against the British Lions.

Rugby players George Nēpia (left) and Brian Killeen at half-time during a rugby match in 1933