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Lexus of North Shore Rugby Lunch

Date: 06 June 2018
Time: 12:00 - 14:30
Hosted by Spencer on Byron Hotel


 

SIR MICHAEL JONES, All Blacks Legend  - Guest Speaker
Rugby great 'Ice Man' Michael Jones was knighted in 2017. A member of the successful Auckland team which dominated NZ rugby in the late 1980s and 90s, his stellar career has included 55 appearances for the All Blacks and winning the inaugural Rugby World Cup, against France, in the final. In 2003 he was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame, and has also been by Rugby World magazine as the third best All Black of the 20th century after Colin Meads and Sean Fitzpatrick.

IAN JONES, Former All Black & NHC Ambassador - MC
We are delighted to announce that former All Black and North Harbour Club Ambassador Ian Jones will be our Master of Ceremonies and interviewer. Who better than the 'Kamo Kid', with 79 tests to his name, who has said the toughest opponent he has faced in international rugby was French player Oliver Roumat, to oversee proceedings. 

SCOTT MCLEOD, Former AB & All Blacks Defence Coach - Panelist
Defence coach for the All Blacks, Scott McLeod was also the Assistant Coach for the Highlanders. His playing career included 123 first class games and 10 test matches in the black jersey from 1996 to 1998. Hear from inside the ABs camp as they prepare for the first match up of the French Tour.

TONY MARSH, Former French Rugby International - Panelist
New Zealand born Tony Marsh played for both the Blues & Crusaders in the Super 12 competition in 97 & 98, being one of the only players to win back-to-back titles with different teams. Moving to France Tony joined Montferrand, and reached the final of the league on 3 occasions and winning the European Challenge Cup twice. Becoming eligible to play for the French team he went on to earn a total of 21 caps over his impressive career

LIONEL ROSSIGNEUX, 2018 French Management Team  - Panelist
Operations & Media Manager for the French rugby team, Lionel Rossigneux has a long association with the squad, joining them on their 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cup campaigns.

DILLON HUNT, 2017 All Blacks Flanker - Panelist
Ex Westlake Boys High School student, Dillon Hunt debuted for Otago in 2016. He then made his mark winning a spot in the Barbarians squad who played the All Blacks at Twickenham last year and debuted for the All Blacks in November 2017 winning against the French XV. Dillon has signed with North Harbour for 2018 and we are thrilled to have him back in his local stomping ground.

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