Rawi Tama Cundy (15 August 1901 – 9 February 1955) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A utility back, Cundy represented Wairarapa, at provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, 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.[2]

Rawi Cundy
Birth nameRawi Tama Cundy
Date of birth(1901-08-15)15 August 1901
Place of birthFeatherston, New Zealand
Date of death9 February 1955(1955-02-09) (aged 53)
Place of deathHinakura, New Zealand
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight80 kg (180 lb)
SchoolNelson College
SpouseAnne Stewart Cameron
Occupation(s)Farmer[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1921–29 Wairarapa 63 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1929 New Zealand 1 (3)

Cundy was educated at Nelson College from 1916 to 1919.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ 1949. Electoral District of Wairarapa: General Roll of Persons entitled to vote for Members of Parliament of New Zealand. p. 59.
  2. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Rawi Cundy". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  3. ^ Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition