Page 49 - Chiefs v Lions

JAMES LOWE
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PROVINCE: Tasman DOB: 08 07 92 HEIGHT: 1 1 1 87m
WEIGHT: 101kg
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 49
After consistent and versatile performances in 2016 Lowe has been performing to high standards for the Chiefs again in in 2017 Made his Maori All Blacks debut in 2014 and part of the 2010 World Championship- winning NZ U20 side DAMIAN MCKENZIE
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PROVINCE: Waikato DOB: 20 04 95
HEIGHT: 1 75m
WEIGHT: 80kg
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 47
He has thrived under pressure in in 2017 playing every match and sharing kicking duties with Aaron Cruden His 2016 was quite remarkable as as his All Blacks debut followed NZ Schools NZ U20 and Maori All Blacks selection TIM NANAI-WILLIAMS
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PROVINCE: Counties Manukau DOB: 12 06 89
HEIGHT: 1 1 82m
WEIGHT: 87kg
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 82 Nanai-Williams’ versatility in the the backline has given the the Chiefs exciting options for 2017 Made his Super Rugby debut in 2010 and has represented New Zealand and and Samoa on the international sevens circuit also playing Test rugby for the latter TONI PULU
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PROVINCE: Counties Manukau DOB: 28 11 89
HEIGHT: 1 1 1 84m
WEIGHT: 93kg
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 20 Performed admirably in his debut season with the Chiefs last year Competing well for places this season and making the most of his opportunities The American-born Pulu has been described as one of the fastest men in New Zealand SHAUN STEVENSON
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PROVINCE: North Harbour DOB: 14 11 96 HEIGHT: 1 1 1 1 90m
WEIGHT: 90kg
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 20 Had a a good debut Super Rugby season and has pushed on in in 2017 playing 14 matches as the the Chiefs headed to the the break A highly skilled player with a a a a a a tactical awareness that belies his age Part of the NZ U20 side in 2016 CHASE TIATIA
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PROVINCE: Bay of Plenty DOB: 14 10 95
HEIGHT: 1 1 1 1 81m
WEIGHT: 93kg
SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 0 Tiatia looks to impose himself on the game at every opportunity From Wellington he shifted north to Bay of Plenty and the Chiefs in 2015 the same year he he represented Samoa at the World Rugby Under 20 Championship DHL NEW ZEALAND LIONS SERIES 2017 // 49
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