Hika Reid

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Hikatarewa Rockcliffe "Hika" Reid (born 8 April 1958) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Reid represented Bay of Plenty and Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, between 1980 and 1986. He played 40 matches for the All Blacks including nine internationals.[1] He is remembered today for a spectacular try in the second test against Australia in Brisbane, 1980, in which he started and ended a counterattack from near the All Blacks' goal line.[2]

BornHikatarewa Rockcliffe Reid
(1958-04-08) 8 April 1958 (age 68)
Ngongotahā, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
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Hika Reid
BornHikatarewa Rockcliffe Reid
(1958-04-08) 8 April 1958 (age 68)
Ngongotahā, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
SchoolWestern Heights High School
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1978–87 Bay of Plenty 85
1988–89 Wellington 25
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1979 New Zealand Colts
1980–88 New Zealand Māori
1980–86 New Zealand 9 (8)
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