Shayne Philpott (21 September 1965 – 25 June 2024) was a New Zealand

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player. A utility back, Philpott represented

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

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, between 1988 and 1991. He played 14 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals. Philpott attended Burnside High School in

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from 1979 to 1983. Philpott died in Christchurch on 25 June 2024, at the age of 58.

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