Max Spence served as chairman of the Nelson Bays Rugby Union between 1996 and 2005 and was named the first life member of the Tasman Rugby Union. A Nelson rugby stalwart and the man credited with bringing the Mako to life is now one of New Zealand's highest-ranking rugby officers. Former Tasman Rugby Union chairman Max Spence was elected vice-president of NZ Rugby at the organisation's annual general meeting this week. Tasman Rugby Union chief executive Tony Lewis said from a union perspective, it was pleasing to have someone from an administration side on the national stage. Martin de Ruyter/Stuff Newly-elected vice-president of NZ Rugby Max Spence, far right, was instrumental in the merging of Nelson Bays and Marlborough to create the Tasman Rugby Union in 2005.

Source: Stuff April 17, 2019 04:07 UTC