Timothy Moore Twigden (born 14 May 1952) is a former New Zealand

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player. A wing and centre, Twigden represented

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at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the

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, in 1979 and 1980. He played 15 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals. Tim and his twin brother Greg were prominent surf life saving beach sprint champions competing at national level in this sport.

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