Having established his Nelson practice 12 years ago , he had previously represented Manawatu 65 times from 1974 - 79 .
Was part of Manawatu 's successful Ranfurly Shield reign , involving 13 defences , from 1976 - 78 .
Having established his Nelson practice 12 years ago , he had previously represented Manawatu 65 times from 1974 - 79 and was part of their successful Ranfurly Shield reign , involving 13 defences , from 1976 - 78 .