Playing Career
Tait grew up in Huntly and played for Huntly United. In 1961 he represented Waikato.
Tait then transferred to Auckland, playing for the Glenora Bears in the Auckland Rugby League competition. By 1963 Tait captained Auckland against South Africa, with Auckland winning 10-4.
During the 1964 season Tait scored 203 points for Glenora. He was first selected for the New Zealand Kiwis in 1965 and went onto play in eleven tests for his country, including three matches at the 1968 World Cup.
Tait later played for the Papakura Sea Eagles.
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