| Birth name | Rangitane Will Norton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 30 March 1942 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Waikari, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 4 August 2023 (aged 81) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 87 kg (13 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Methven District High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rangitane Will Norton MNZM (30 March 1942 – 4 August 2023), commonly known as Tane Norton, was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played at the hooker position. He played for Linwood before he first represented Canterbury in 1969.[1] In 1977, he captained the All Blacks to a series win over the British Lions and played three games for the World Invitation XV in South Africa.
In the 2006 New Year Honours, Norton was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby.[2]
In 1973 and 1974, Norton was awarded the Tom French Cup for the outstanding Māori player of the year.[3]
Norton died in Christchurch on 4 August 2023, at the age of 81.[4][5]