About Lui Paewai
Lived 1906 – 1970 (aged 63). Lui Paewai was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Lui Paewai (10 August 1906 – 2 January 1970) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A five-eighth and full-back, Paewai represented Hawke's Bay and Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1923 and 1924. He played eight matches for the All Blacks but did not play any internationals. He is generally regarded as being the youngest ever All Black, making his debut at the age of 17 years 36 days.
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Who was Lui Paewai?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Lui Paewai born?
Lui Paewai was born on 10 August 1906 in Dannevirke.
When did Lui Paewai die?
Lui Paewai died on 2 January 1970 in Dannevirke.
What was Lui Paewai's occupation?
Lui Paewai was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Lui Paewai?
Lui Paewai was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lui Paewai. https://biography.guide/lui-paewai/
MLA: "Lui Paewai." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lui-paewai/.
Chicago: "Lui Paewai." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lui-paewai/.
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