Mate Jakich

Mate Jakich (Mate I. J.) (1941–2010) was a former Auckland, New Zealand representative rugby player. Jakich was born in Auckland and educated at St Peter's College.^[1] He played rugby for his school as a student in the 1950s and later in life, as an old boy, despite the onset of a serious arthritic condition, he coached St Peter's College First Fifteens alongside the late Brother John Prendergast during the 1970s.^[2] Jakich also played rugby for the University of Auckland as a student.^[3] Jakich played "hundreds" of games for the Marist Auckland senior team and was selected by Fred Allen to represent the Auckland province and played in 61 games for the Auckland team which, from 1960 to 1963, was successful in defending the Ranfurly Shield a record 25 times. Jakich's playing style was typified by his "rampaging runs". Allen observed that Jakich was strong, moved around quickly and was easily lifted in lineouts.^[4] He took part in the game, Auckland v, South Africa, at Eden Park, Auckland on 30 July 1966. As a personality, Jakich was considered unforgettable and totally distinctive, full of courage and good humour.^[5]

References

1. ^ Rick Maxwell, St Peter's College, Auckland, Simerlocy Press, Auckland, 2008, pp. 23 and 48 (Note 207).
2. ^ "Mate Jakich RIP", St Peter's College Newsletter 03/10, March 5th, 2010, p. 12.
3. ^ "Old Boy's News, At Auckland University", St Peter's College Magazine, St Peter's College, Auckland, 1960, p. 80.
4. ^ John Brady, "A players View of the Needle?",Coaching Tool Box, August, 2002
5. ^ Cameron, D.J. (6 March 2010). "One of rugby's rare gems". The New Zealand Herald. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=10630213. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 

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Name	Jakich, Mate
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Date of birth	1941
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Date of death	2010
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