George Rupuha Skudder (10 February 1948 – 8 May 2021) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Skudder represented Waikato at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1969 to 1973. He played 14 matches for the All Blacks including one international, against the touring Welsh side in 1969.[1]

George Skudder
Birth nameGeorge Rupuha Skudder
Date of birth(1948-02-10)10 February 1948
Place of birthTe Puke, New Zealand
Date of death8 May 2021(2021-05-08) (aged 73)
Place of deathTe Puke, New Zealand
Height1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb)
SchoolTe Aute College
UniversityHamilton Teachers' College
Notable relative(s)Nehe Milner-Skudder (nephew)
Ben Atiga (nephew)
Tanerau Latimer (nephew)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1968–73 Waikato 37 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1968–73
1969–73
New Zealand Māori
New Zealand

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Skudder died on 8 May 2021, aged 73.[1] He was the uncle of All Blacks Nehe Milner-Skudder, Ben Atiga, and Tanerau Latimer.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Waikato RFU. "George Skudder". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Former All Blacks wing and NZ Army major George Skudder dies, aged 73". Stuff.co.nz. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  3. ^ Perich, Bronson. "Former All Black George Rupuha Skudder passes away". TVNZ. Retrieved 11 May 2021.