Ex-All Black Don Clarke dies

Former New Zealand full-back Don Clarke has died from complications of cancer at the age of 69.

Mon, 30 Dec, 2002 - 08:37

Former New Zealand full-back Don Clarke has died from complications of cancer at the age of 69.

Known as The Boot, Clarke made All Black history with his classical kicking style, which saw him place the ball upright and kick it square-on with his traditional square-toed boot.

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