We're contesting everything here, including the circumstances of the death and whether or not they can prove that this young man had anything at all to do with it, this is going to be a vigorous defense for this young man. There are a lot of things that we're investigating that you know we're not prepared to offer at this time in terms of the defense, but there will be a vigorous defense.

Neville Mitchell

Neville Alfred Mitchell (22 November 1913 – 21 May 1981) was a New Zealand rugby union player and coach. A three-quarter, Mitchell represented Southland and Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1935 to 1938. He played 32 matches for the All Blacks including eight internationals, and captained the side on their 1938 tour of Australia. He later coached the South Canterbury representative team in 1950 and 1951.

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