Murray Mexted
NZ international rugby union player
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Murray Graham Mexted ONZM (born 5 September 1953) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played 34 consecutive tests for the All Blacks from 1979 to 1985. He also played 38 non-test games including 7 as captain. During his time with the All Blacks, he wore the number eight jersey and was considered an excellent ball winner and an effective defender.
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5 September 1953
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| Born | Murray Graham Mexted 5 September 1953 Wellington, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Children | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Graham Mexted (father) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Tawa College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Victoria University of Wellington | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 1986, his biography, Pieces of Eight, was published, and he married Miss Universe Lorraine Downes. The couple separated in 1999. In recent years [when?], he has retained a high profile as a television colour commentator. Mexted's father, Graham Mexted, was also a New Zealand rugby union international who won one full cap in 1950.[1] Prior to his rugby career, Mexted worked at his family's car dealership.[2][3]
In the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, Mexted was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby.[4]
