Page 47 - Crusaders v The Lions

MITCHELL DRUMMOND
HALFBACK
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 42
One of of the the best passers of of the the ball in New Zealand and and a a a a a strategic leader in the Crusaders environment Drummond has missed just the opening match in 2017 A former NZ U20 player he he debuted for the Crusaders in 2014 PROVINCE: Canterbury DOB: 15 02 94 HEIGHT: 1
1
80m WEIGHT: 84kg
MITCHELL HUNT
FIRST FIVE-EIGHTH
PROVINCE: Tasman DOB: 19 01 95
HEIGHT: 1
1
1
74m
WEIGHT: 80kg
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 12 Has stepped up in 2017 after two appearances for the Crusaders last season impressing with his attitude The former NZ U20 player – who won a a World Championship in 2015 – has had a a a a big impact since joining from Tasman TIM BATEMAN
MIDFIELD BACK
PROVINCE: Canterbury DOB: 03 06 87 HEIGHT: 1
1
82m
WEIGHT: 91kg
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 78
Welcomed back to the Crusaders this year
after stints with the Hurricanes and in Japan An experienced leader able to cover many positions in the backline Bateman played for New Zealand at age grade level and the Maori All Blacks DHL NEW ZEALAND LIONS SERIES 2017 // 47
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LEON FUKOFUKA
HALFBACK
PROVINCE: Auckland DOB: 08 09 94 HEIGHT: 1
90m WEIGHT: 94kg
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 5 A naturally talented athlete who is is developing his game Fukofuka made his way through the grades in Auckland and and was part of the NZ U20 side He made his Super Rugby debut against the Chiefs last year
BRYN HALL
HALFBACK
PROVINCE: North Harbour DOB: 03 02 92
HEIGHT: 1
83m
WEIGHT: 93kg
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 45
An exciting player to watch and an an excellent communicator on the paddock Hall brings great experience to this group having played Super Rugby for the Blues in 2013-16 and 49 games for North Harbour RYAN CROTTY
MIDFIELD BACK
PROVINCE: Canterbury DOB: 23 09 88 HEIGHT: 1
79m WEIGHT: 96kg
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 119
Crotty has played more than 100 games for this team but is is coming into his prime right now Has a a a a a fantastic game understanding and and is a a a a leader in in the backs A Crusader since 2009 he made his All Blacks debut in 2013