Waka Nathan
| Date of birth | 8 July 1940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Auckland | ||
| Height | 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Flanker | ||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1962-1967 | New Zealand | 14 | (12) |
Waka Joseph Nathan (born 8 July 1940) is a New Zealand Rugby Union player.
He was born in Auckland and was educated in Otahuhu College and was a member of the school's first fifteen. He played for Auckland domestically, for whom he made 88 appearances and scored 51 points. The Auckland RFU pre-season club cup is named in his honour.
He first played for the New Zealand Māori and then the All Blacks from 1962 to 1967, as a breakaway. During his All Blacks career, he was on tour to Australia, the British Isles and South Africa. After his retirement from playing, he has been a selector and manager of the New Zealand Māori.
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| Awards | ||
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| Preceded by Vic Yates |
Tom French Memorial Māori rugby union player of the year 1962 1966 |
Succeeded by Mack Herewini |
| Preceded by Ron Rangi |
Succeeded by Sid Going | |
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