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  Donald Barry Clarke (10 November 1933 – 29 December 2002) was a New Zealand rugby union player who played 89 times (31 of these were test matches) as a New Zealand international from 1956 until 1964. He was best known for his phenomenal goal kicking ability that earned him the nickname "The Boot".
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Donald Barry Clarke, rugby player: born Pihama, New Zealand 10 November 1933; married (one son, two daughters); died Johannesburg 29 December 2002. The All Black legend Don Clarke was the man who beat the British and Irish Lions by himself.

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How did Don Clarke become famous?
His performance for Waikato against the Springboks meant that Don Clarke became known on the international stage. As a result, he was called up to represent the All Blacks during the same South African tour and he featured in the third test between the sides. Following this, Don Clarke made regular appearances for New Zealand.

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How did Don Clarke die?
At his peak, he was a formidable opening bowler. When he retired from rugby, Don Clarke left New Zealand and moved to South Africa with his family. There, he set up a tree-felling business. In 1997, he then suffered serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident. Sadly, he died in 2002 after a battle with melanoma.

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How many times did Don Clarke play for the All Blacks?
Between 1956 and 1964, he played 89 times for the side, including appearances in 31 test matches. During this time, he earned the nickname ‘the boot’ thanks to his metronomic goal kicking. Over the course of his entire career with the All Blacks, Don Clarke scored a whopping 781 points, which was a record at the time of his retirement.

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How big was Don Clarke when he was 12?
At the age of twelve Don Clarke was a rarity for his size – and then as an All Black, he was often the largest man in the team. Clarke stood at 1.88m (6 ft 2”) and weighed in at 110kg compared to the other All Blacks legend Colin Meads who was 1.92m and 102kg.

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How many times did Don Clarke play for New Zealand?
Following this, Don Clarke made regular appearances for New Zealand. Between 1956 and 1964, he played 89 times for the side, including appearances in 31 test matches. During this time, he earned the nickname ‘the boot’ thanks to his metronomic goal kicking.

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Donald Barry Clarke (10 November 1933 – 29 December 2002) was a New Zealand rugby union player who played 89 times (31 of these were test matches) as a New Zealand international from 1956 until 1964. He was best known for his phenomenal goal kicking ability that earned him the nickname "The Boot".
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Mar 18, 2020 · Phenomenal kicker: nicknamed 'The Boot', Don Clarke was a towering figure of rugby in the early 1960s. TAGS: The Greatest Players. Major teams: Waikato. Country: New Zealand. Test span: 1956-64. Test caps: 31 (31 Starts) Test points: 207 (2T, 33C, 38P, 5DG, 2Gfm) Rugby’s Greatest: Don Clarke.
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Don Clarke was one of the finest fullbacks to ever play the game. In the 1950s and 60s, he was a giant of New Zealand rugby who was known for his phenomenal goal-kicking ability. He sadly passed away in 2002.
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Sep 7, 2024 · At the age of twelve Don Clarke was a rarity for his size – and then as an All Black, he was often the largest man in the team.
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Dec 31, 2002 · The All Black legend Don Clarke was the man who beat the British and Irish Lions by himself. "Clarke 18, Lions 17", screamed newspaper headlines after the New Zealand...
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Dec 30, 2002 · Wellington - Former All Blacks fullback Don Clarke has died in Johannesburg. Clarke, known as "The Boot" for his prodigious goalkicking, passed away on Sunday aged 69 after a courageous...
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Dec 30, 2002 · Former All Black full-back Don Clarke has died in Johannesburg after a two-year battle with cancer. The 69-year-old played 89 times for the All Blacks, including 31 Test matches in a career...