Wilfred Brimble

Wilfred Pierrepont "Bunny" Brimble (16 November 1913 – 18 September 1999) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s.

While their eldest brother John, played for Manukau rugby and spent many years on their committee.

Born in Hilo Hawaii, Brimble had an English father and a Bantu mother Jane Depua Mahdna.

Despite being of African origin, Brimble was selected for, and played for, the New Zealand Māori side.

[5] Brimble toured Australia with the New Zealand national rugby league team in 1938, however the side played in no test matches.

Wilfred passing to brother Walter at NZ training at the SCG in 1938.
The 1938 NZ team which toured Australia.