Abstract:
Between 979 and 985 Murray Mexted played 34 tests as the All Black’s Number 8. Since the mid 990s he has been a fixture on New Zealand television, commentating on the game he once excelled at. ‘Muzza’ is famous for his verbal gaffes and double entendres. His penetrating commentary — ‘There’s nothing that a tight forward likes more than a loosie right up his backside’ — amuses, confuses, and encourages loyal fans to set up webpages of his ‘malaprops’.