Graham George Mexted (3 February 1927 – 9 March 2009) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Playing in the position of number 8, Mexted represented Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks. He represented New Zealand in six international matches, one of them at full test level, from 1950 to 1951. His son Murray Mexted was also an All Black. Graham Mexted died at his home in Tawa, Wellington, on 9 March 2009 aged 82.[1][2]

Graham Mexted
Birth nameGraham George Mexted
Date of birth(1927-02-03)3 February 1927
Place of birthGreytown, New Zealand
Date of death9 March 2009(2009-03-09) (aged 82)
Place of deathTawa, New Zealand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight93 kg (205 lb)
SchoolWellington College
Notable relative(s)Murray Mexted (son)
Occupation(s)Motor vehicle business proprietor
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1950–54 Wellington 38 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1950 New Zealand 1 (0)

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  1. ^ "Former All Black Graham Mexted dies". Stuff.co.nz. 10 March 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  2. ^ Graham Mexted passes away
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