Auckland fullback Warwick Clarke was a goalkicking star and Kiwis mainstay of immediate post-World War II period, playing 11 consecutive Tests and making two overseas tours with the national side.A prolific scorer for the City club, Clarke represented Auckland twice against the 1946 Great Britain tourists either side of a memorable New Zealand debut, kicking five goals in a 13-8 upset in the one-off Test at Carlaw Park.Clarke was the top scorer on the Kiwis' 1947-48 tour of Britain and France with 138 points from 25 games. He played all six Tests on tour, kicking seven goals across the 2-1 series loss to Great Britain and landing five in the one-off win over Wales.The ever-reliable custodian was equally influential on the 1948 tour of Australia, slotting 21 goals in six games. He lifted New Zealand to a 21-19 first-Test win at the SCG with six goals, while he kicked his side's only points in a 13-4 loss at The Gabba in the second Test. Clarke's four goals also proved the difference in an 11-10 eclipse of a strong Queensland side.Clarke rounded off his Kiwis tenure in fine style, scoring a try and kicking four goals in a 26-21 series-opening win over Australia at the Basin Reserve in 1949. He contributed two goals in his last Test, a 13-10 loss in the second clash at Carlaw Park. The stalwart also landed six goals in Auckland's 36-18 defeat to Australia on that tour.Clarke's tally of 71 Test points was a New Zealand record, while his 200 points in 33 games for the Kiwis was second only to Craddock Dufty. He was the first in an impressive run of resolute last-liners and brilliant goalkickers from Auckland, with 1950s legend Des White and 1960s mainstay Jack Fagan following in his footsteps.