Billy Stead

Billy Stead, was an All Black captain and the vice-captain of the famous "Originals" on their 1905-06 tour. Stead also played provincially for Southland, and later coached various teams, including Southland and the New Zealand M¿ori. He is considered one of the greatest All Black first five-eights, and a master tactician. Him missing the teams' Wales Test was considered a major factor in their only loss.[A bootmaker by trade, he also co-authored The Complete Rugby Footballer with Dave Gallaher, a book that remains one of the most influential books produced in the realms of rugby literature. - Little known but important All Black - A man whose early views greatly influenced our game - A must-read for students of rugby - Well respected writer