Rawi Tama Cundy (15 August 1901 – 9 February 1955) was a New Zealand

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player. A utility back, Cundy represented

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, at provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the

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, in 1929. He played six matches for the All Blacks, including one international. In 1927 he became the first player to score 100 points in a New Zealand first-class season. Cundy was educated at

Nelson College Nelson College is the oldest state secondary school in New Zealand, a feat achieved in part thanks to its original inception as a private school. It is an all-boys school in the City of Nelson that teaches from years 9 to 13. In addition, it r ...

from 1916 to 1919.''Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006'', 6th edition

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