George Purdue


George Bambery Purdue was a New Zealand rugby union player. A lock and flanker, Purdue represented Southland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1931 and 1932. He played seven matches for the All Blacks including four internationals. Of Ngāi Tahu descent, Purdue also played for New Zealand Māori in 1931.
Purdue died in Invercargill on 22 May 1981, and was buried at the city's Eastern Cemetery.