Laurie Mains has played a big part in developing New Zealand rugby. 'Laurie' Mains was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rugby in 1998.The following information is listed on wikipedia -He is a former rugby union footballer and coach who represented New Zealand. Mains' representative career started when he first played for Otago in 1967. He made his All Blacks début in 1971, against the British and Irish Lions. His last Test was against Ireland in 1976.
Mains' coaching career started with Otago, whom he coached for eight years. He was appointed All Blacks coach in 1992, and coached them to the 1995 Rugby World Cup final; where they lost to South Africa.Laurie's tie is an All Black Tour Tied from 1993, with NZRFU and silver fern logos on it.
John Leslie is another international player who enjoys putting something back into rugby. He played professional rugby in New Zealand for the Highlanders and in the UK where he was captain for Scotland 1998-2002. He now lives in Dunedin where he runs clinics for the most important players - our children and has a merchandising and coaching website www.leslierugby.co.nz with his father Andy.
This tie was presented to John Leslie for his 1st match played for Scotland.
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