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All Black Legend Michael Jones endorses Tour Time New Zealand :: new zealand rugby tours


Michael Jones, acclaimed by many as the greatest rugby player of all time, as Head Coach of the Manu Samoa National Rugby Team recommends Tour Time NZ Ltd for planning and co-ordinating New Zealand Rugby Tours and/or providing quality tour coach services.

Michael Jones is also widely regarded as the most outstanding rugby player of his generation, the best flanker ever seen and he certainly would be a candidate of any dream All Black XV.

He played 74 matches for the All Blacks in 11 years.

 

  • When available, Jones was one of the first names selected for any All Black team
  • First he played as an openside flanker and later blindside flanker, No 6
  • Played for Barbarians, New Zealand Colts, the All Blacks, The Blues Super 12, Auckland Province and because of his Samoan heritage, Manu Samoa
  • His strict Christian faith prevented him playing rugby on a Sunday
  • Called into the All Blacks in 1987 he scored the opening try of the inaugural World Cup
  • His greatest moment as an All Black was winning the Inaugural World Cup in 1987 
  • As an All Black Jones scored the opening try against England in the 1991 World Cup
  • Very effective All Black in 1996 winning 43-6 over the Wallabies in inaugural Tri Nations
  • 1996 as an All Black won the first test against The Springboks in South Africa
  • Nicknamed 'The Iceman', which is also the title of his autobiography.
  • A great mentor and role model for the world famous Jonah Lomu
  • 2001 became the assistant coach of Samoa
  • Gained two University degrees: BA and MA:  also BPlan
  • 2003 the International Rugby Hall of Fame Trust inducted him into the Sports' International Hall of fame
  • Present: Manu Samoa Head Coach

Tour Time is proud and priviledged to have gained the endorsement and recommendation of this hugely respected All Black legend.   (see below)   Thank you Michael.

 

Samoa Rugby Union Logo.JPGOn behalf of the Samoan Rugby Football Union and Management, it is with great pleasure that we write you a letter of recommendation endorsing Manu Samoa's approval of Tour Time NZ Ltd.

 

Tour Time's assistance and transportation during the Inaugural Pacific Five Nation International Series was of the highest standard that our team has encountered.

 

Manu Samoa was priviledged to have the services of a very high quality and comfortable tour coach to transport the team within NZ. we thank you Brent for your driving - you were great and very accommodating. Tour Time has served our team and our country well.

 

Striving for excellence in any sport or business is of utmost importance and we are grateful to Tour Time for demonstrating a commitment to the Manu Samoa Rugby team environment. We look forward to be able to work with Tour Time NZ Ltd in the future.

 

 

Fa'afetai tele lava

 

Soifua ma ia manuia

 

Rugby Ball.gifLa'auli Michael Jones
Head Coach
Samoa Rugby Union Incorp

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