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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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   Who was Don Clarke?

   • 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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   Who is Donald Barry Clarke?

   • Donald Barry Clarke was born in 1933 in Pihama, near Opunake in Taranaki and went to Ngarua school and Te Aroha College. He made his debut for Waikato at the tender age of 17 in 1951, helping the team to victory over North Auckland at Okara Park, Whangarei in the Ranfurly Shield encounter.

   Don 'The Boot' Clarke was an All Blacks big man who left just as

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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 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".

4. www.rugbyworld.com › full-backs › don-clarke-65283Rugby's Greatest: Don Clarke – one of the greatest full-backs ...

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   Mar 18, 2020 · New Zealand have been spoilt with great full-backs, and Don Clarke was one of them. 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.

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   Don Clarke was inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame in 2021. Born 10 November 1933, Don Clarke began to represent Waikato at the age of 17. He then spent his entire domestic career with the side (barring the odd exhibition game).

7. www.theroar.com.au › 2024/09/08 › don-the-bootDon 'The Boot' Clarke was an All Blacks big man who left just ...

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Donald Barry Clarke was born in 1933 in Pihama, near Opunake in Taranaki and went to Ngarua school and Te Aroha College. He made his debut for Waikato at the tender age of 17 in 1951, helping the team to victory over North Auckland at Okara Park, Whangarei in the Ranfurly Shield encounter.

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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...

9. www.nzherald.co.nz › sport › rugbyLegendary All Black Don Clarke dies - NZ Herald

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   Clarke, who had been diagnosed with melanoma nearly two years ago, died at 11pm NZDT last night. Known as "The Boot", Clarke made All Blacks history with his classical kicking style, which...

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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 that...