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NZ Sporting History: Phil Gifford on Stu Wilson
New Zealand rugby lost another great this week with
Stu Wilson dying at the age of 70
. For most of his career, Stu served as a winger, playing 85 games for the All Blacks and almost 200 for Wellington. He scored 19 test tries in that time. Off the field he was known for his colourful sense of humour and was later praised for his match commentary. Following his death, Stu's one-time teammate Murray Mexted said he "lived life with a smile on his face". Sports journalist and broadcaster Phil Gifford joins Jesse to look back at Stu Wilson's career.
Stu Wilson in action, New Zealand All Blacks v British Lions, 16 July 1983.
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