Craig David Wickes

Craig David Wickes is celebrated as the only schoolboy All Black in New Zealand rugby history, having made his debut for the national team at the young age of 18 in 1980. His meteoric rise from a promising athlete at Palmerston North Boys' High School to representing the All Blacks against Fiji showcases his exceptional talent and speed on the rugby field. Despite a promising career cut short by injuries, Wickes remains a notable figure in New Zealand sports history.