Kent King Lambert (born 23 March 1952) is a New Zealand former

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and

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footballer.

Rugby union career

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, Lambert represented Manawatu at provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the

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, from 1972 to 1977. He played 40 matches for the All Blacks including 11 internationals.

Rugby league career

In December 1977, Lambert signed a three-year contract with the Penrith Rugby League Club in Sydney. However, injury curtailed his career and he retired in 1979.

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