2014 SQUAD NAMING The 2014 Squad

Dominic Bird Tyler Bleyendaal Daniel Carter Andy Ellis Rey Lee-Lo Richie McCaw Johnny McNicholl Level 1, 5 Durham Street Sydenham PO Box 755 Adam Whitelock Sydenham Christchurch DDI: 64 (0)3 379 8300 Jed Brown Kieron Fonotia www..co.nz Mike Kainga facebook.com/crusadersrugby Rob Thompson twitter.com/crusadersrugby Nafi Tuitavake

TODD BLACKADDER AARON MAUGER

TODD BLACKADDER POSITION Coach Former All Blacks and Crusaders Captain, Todd Blackadder DATE OF BIRTH 20.09.73 in Rangiora returns for his sixth year as Head Coach of the Crusaders. COACHING ROLES Tasman Coach 2008; Blackadder took on the Crusaders role after playing and Tasman Director of Rugby 2007; Crusaders coaching in and then taking Tasman to the quarterfinals Technical Assistant 2007; Gunners of ’s national provincial competition in 2008. Coach 2006; Scotland Assistant Coach He had previously enjoyed an illustrious playing career consisting of 25 All Blacks games including 14 as All Blacks 2004‑05; Edinburgh Forwards Coach 2004-05. captain; captain of the Crusaders team and the only man to ever lift the Super Rugby trophy three times as captain of the winning team; and captain of the Canterbury provincial team. DAVE HEWETT POSITION Assistant Coach Former All Blacks prop, Dave Hewett, first joined the DATE OF BIRTH 14.07.71 in Christchurch Crusaders coaching team as a Coach in 2009 and in COACHING ROLES Crusaders Scrum 2010 he was a Technical Advisor – Forwards. He has been Coach 2009; Crusaders Technical Advisor – an Assistant Coach for the last three seasons and his Forwards 2010. expert guidance with the forwards has helped give the Crusaders the reputation of having one of the most efficient scrums in the competition. Hewett played 22 tests for the All Blacks after making his first appearance at age 30. He scored a try on his test debut against Ireland at in 2001 and played the last of his 22 Tests for New Zealand at the 2003 . He also played 71 times for the Crusaders, 55 times for the Canterbury provincial team and eight times for South Canterbury. He played 35 games for Edinburgh, under the stewardship of fellow coach Todd Blackadder for 2 years. TABAI MATSON POSITION Assistant Coach Tabai Matson joined the Crusaders coaching team in 2013 DATE OF BIRTH 14.05.73 in Fiji fresh from a season as head coach of Canterbury. He lead the COACHING ROLES Canterbury Head Coach Canterbury team to its fifth successive national provincial 2012, Canterbury Assistant Coach 2009-2011, title plus set try scoring and defensive records for Canterbury Head Coach Gold Coast Eagles RC 2009, and the ITM Cup. His focus with the Crusaders is on improving Gold Coast Breakers Div 1 Head Coach 2008, the attack play. Matson is also a former All Black, Canterbury and Crusaders University of Queensland Assistant Coach 2007; centre and a Fijian International. Having lived in , Head Coach Yamaha Rugby Club 2003-2006 , Japan and for more than ten years, Matson brings a wealth of overseas playing and coaching experience. He would be one of a very few New Zealand Coaches to have the ARU Top Coaching Qualification.

AARON MAUGER POSITION Assistant Coach Aaron Mauger was picked up by the Crusaders coaching team DATE OF BIRTH 29.11.80 in Christchurch in 2013 after impressing with the work he did on skills and COACHING ROLES Canterbury Attack attack with the Canterbury provincial team. Coach 2012, High School Old Boys Coach He is another former Canterbury, Crusaders and All Blacks 2011-2012 player, who made his mark with his ability to find gaps, run outstanding lines, stand his line solidly in defence, pass intelligently to set up his outside players, and kick like a first five – all skills he’ll be aiming to impart on the 2014 Crusaders back line. Throughout his entire career with the Crusaders he managed to rack up over 150 points, dotting down a staggering 22 times, with an additional 10 conversions, two penalties and six drop goals. He played for the All Blacks at second five from 2001 to 2007. TYLER BLEYENDAAL DANIEL CARTER WYATT CROCKETT

DOMINIC BIRD POSITION Lock “A big, tough lock with incredible athleticism. PHYSICAL 2.06m 112kg DATE OF BIRTH 9.4.91at Waipukurau When he stood in for Luke Romano last year he PROVINCE Canterbury was hugely impressive and earned man of the PROVINCIAL CAPS 15 match in his first game. Injury robbed much of PROVINCIAL POINTS 0 PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2011 v Manawatu last year’s campaign from him, but the limited SUPER CAPS 10 game time he had was enough to convince the SUPER POINTS 0 All Blacks selectors to include him in the 2013 SUPER DEBUT 2013 v TEST CAPS 0 end of year tour.” TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A TYLER BLEYENDAAL POSITION First five-eighth “Really impressed with his form this year and PHYSICAL 1.85m 96kg DATE OF BIRTH 31.5.90 at Christchurch his development through the ITM Cup. He is PROVINCE Canterbury starting to have a massive influence in key PROVINCIAL CAPS 31 games thanks to his intelligent understanding PROVINCIAL POINTS 215 (5t, 44c, 33p, 1d) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2011 v of the game, ability to make good decisions and SUPER CAPS 16 consistently good execution of his key roles.” SUPER POINTS 107 (2t, 8c, 27p) SUPER DEBUT 2012 v Blues TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A

DANIEL CARTER POSITION First five-eighth “One of rugby’s greatest. He is world-class in PHYSICAL 1.78m 94kg DATE OF BIRTH 5.3.82 at Leeston all aspects of his game and will be missed while PROVINCE Canterbury on extended leave this season, but we wish him PROVINCIAL CAPS 27 well and look forward to welcoming him back PROVINCIAL POINTS 289 (12t, 47c, 45p) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2002 v Marlborough into the fold.” SUPER CAPS 123 SUPER POINTS 1547 (33t, 259c, 277p, 11d) SUPER DEBUT 2003 v TEST CAPS 97 TEST POINTS 1411 (29t, 249c, 250p, 6d) TEST DEBUT 2003 v WYATT CROCKETT POSITION Loosehead prop “An all-round champion. He plays much like a PHYSICAL 1.93m 116 kg DATE OF BIRTH 24.1.83 at Christchurch loose forward so has an impressive work rate. PROVINCE Canterbury He has worked really hard on his scrummaging in PROVINCIAL CAPS 73 recent years and has been awarded with an All PROVINCIAL POINTS 30 (6t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2005 v Marlborough Blacks jersey. A good team mate.” SUPER CAPS 122 SUPER POINTS 40 (8t) SUPER DEBUT 2006 v Highlanders TEST CAPS 20 TEST POINTS 5 (1t) TEST DEBUT 2009 v Italy RYAN CROTTY ISRAEL DAGG MITCHELL DRUMMOND ANDY ELLIS

RYAN CROTTY POSITION Midfield Back “He is one of the experienced Crusaders now. PHYSICAL 1.81m 91kg DATE OF BIRTH 23.9.88 at Nelson He’s grown a lot as a rugby player and also in PROVINCE Canterbury a leadership role. He earned a well-deserved PROVINCIAL CAPS 54 call-up to the All Blacks in 2013 and, having PROVINCIAL POINTS 60 (12t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2008 v Otago had a taste of that environment, should be SUPER CAPS 63 looking to come back and really dominate in this SUPER POINTS 50 (10t) campaign.” SUPER DEBUT 2009 v Hurricanes TEST CAPS 1 TEST POINTS 0 TEST DEBUT 2013 v Australia in ISRAEL DAGG POSITION Fullback “He is a talented player, who also brings a lot PHYSICAL 1.86m 96kg DATE OF BIRTH 6.6.88 at Marton of enthusiasm and personality to the team. His PROVINCE Hawke’s Bay aerial work is fantastic.” PROVINCIAL CAPS 43 PROVINCIAL POINTS 64 (11t, 3c, 1p) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2006 v Counties Manukau SUPER CAPS 68 SUPER POINTS 213 (24t, 18c, 19p) SUPER DEBUT 2009 v (Highlanders) TEST CAPS 35 TEST POINTS 65 (12t, 1c, 1p) TEST DEBUT 2010 v Ireland MITCHELL DRUMMOND POSITION Halfback “This will be his first Super Rugby campaign and PHYSICAL 1.80m 84kg DATE OF BIRTH 15.2.94 is a massive step up for him as he hasn’t played PROVINCE Canterbury a lot of first class rugby. We’ve watched him PROVINCIAL CAPS 1 come through the Canterbury Rugby Academy PROVINCIAL POINTS 0 PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2013 v Manawatu system though and have received excellent SUPER CAPS 0 feedback from his time in the All Blacks Sevens SUPER POINTS N/A environment. We believe he is ready to go and SUPER DEBUT N/A TEST CAPS 0 his game will develop really quickly in this TEST POINTS N/A environment.” TEST DEBUT N/A ANDY ELLIS POSITION Halfback “He is one of the most experienced players in PHYSICAL 1.82m 89 kg DATE OF BIRTH 21.2.84 at Christchurch the squad, but is by no means past his peak. PROVINCE Canterbury He is still consistently performing and still an PROVINCIAL CAPS 73 outstanding leader. He nails his core roles every PROVINCIAL POINTS 84 (15t, 3d) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2005 v Nelson Bays time and gives confidence to the team.” SUPER CAPS 107 SUPER POINTS 109 (20t, 3d) SUPER DEBUT 2006 v Reds TEST CAPS 26 TEST POINTS 20 (4t) TEST DEBUT 2006 v England COREY FLYNN OWEN FRANKS BEN FUNNELL ZAC GUILDFORD

COREY FLYNN POSITION Hooker “He brings a tough edge to our front row. He PHYSICAL 1.84m 108kg DATE OF BIRTH 5.1.81 at also works really hard on game plans and how PROVINCE Canterbury the front row needs to scrummage. He is PROVINCIAL CAPS 87 part of our legacy group and provides great PROVINCIAL POINTS 40 (8t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2001 v Otago (Southland) experience and leadership. He will have a big SUPER CAPS 134 influence on Codie Taylor and Ben Funnell’s SUPER POINTS 90 (18t) development.” SUPER DEBUT 2002 v Blues TEST CAPS 15 TEST POINTS 15 (3t) TEST DEBUT 2003 v Canada OWEN FRANKS POSITION Tighthead Prop “A great scrummager and a great defender. PHYSICAL 1.85m 118kg DATE OF BIRTH 23.12.87 at Motueka He loves the physicality of the game which PROVINCE Canterbury makes him a formidable opponent. Owen is PROVINCIAL CAPS 18 still young and has plenty more playing years in PROVINCIAL POINTS 5 (1t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2007 v North Harbour him yet. He is someone who constantly seeks SUPER CAPS 75 improvement so we may not have seen the best SUPER POINTS 10 (2t) of him yet.” SUPER DEBUT 2009 v Force TEST CAPS 51 TEST POINTS 0 TEST DEBUT 2009 v Italy

BEN FUNNELL POSITION Hooker “A tough and uncompromising player who PHYSICAL 1.80m 105kg DATE OF BIRTH 6.6.90 at showed in his second year of ITM Cup and first PROVINCE Canterbury year of Super Rugby that he has the ability to PROVINCIAL CAPS 34 step up. He is a young man who will continue PROVINCIAL POINTS 10 (2t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2011 v North Otago to improve the basics and only get better and SUPER CAPS 16 better.” SUPER POINTS 0 SUPER DEBUT 2012 v Waratahs TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A ZAC GUILDFORD POSITION Left Wing “He has just completed a fantastic season PHYSICAL 1.82m 94kg DATE OF BIRTH 8.2.89 at Masterton for Hawke’s Bay in the 2013 ITM Cup. He has PROVINCE Hawke’s Bay clearly been working hard and is playing with PROVINCIAL CAPS 68 enthusiasm. Probably the best support player in PROVINCIAL POINTS 205 (41t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2007 v Taranaki (Hawke’s Bay) his position.” SUPER CAPS 79 SUPER POINTS 190 (38t) SUPER DEBUT 2008 v TEST CAPS 10 TEST POINTS 30 (6t) TEST DEBUT 2009 v Wales WILLI HEINZ NEPO LAULALA REY LEE-LO RICHIE MCCAW

WILLI HEINZ POSITION Halfback “There is plenty of upside still left in Willi and PHYSICAL 1.79m 92kg DATE OF BIRTH 24.11.86 at Christchurch we will see his game develop even further this PROVINCE Canterbury season. He and Andy Ellis are already pushing PROVINCIAL CAPS 45 each other hard for the top spot. He is a keen PROVINCIAL POINTS 40 (8t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2009 v Waikato and willing learner and a hard worker, so will SUPER CAPS 41 continue to develop and improve.” SUPER POINTS 15 (3t) SUPER DEBUT 2010 v TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A NEPO LAULALA POSITION Tighthead Prop “This is a player we will hear a lot more about PHYSICAL 1.84m 116kg DATE OF BIRTH 6.11.91 at Samoa in the future. He is coming on in leaps and PROVINCE Canterbury bounds and the more he plays the better he PROVINCIAL CAPS 27 gets. He got thrown in the deep end last season PROVINCIAL POINTS 5 (1t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2011v North Otago and showed he was up to it.” SUPER CAPS 3 SUPER POINTS 0 SUPER DEBUT 2013 v Chiefs TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A

REY LEE-LO POSITION Centre “He is an exciting new prospect for us and PHYSICAL 1.81m 96kg DATE OF BIRTH 20.2.86 at Samoa will give us a different dynamic. He creates PROVINCE Counties Manukau opportunities for the guys around him, both with PROVINCIAL CAPS 42 ball in hand but also with his offload ability. We PROVINCIAL POINTS 40 (8t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2009 v Hawke’s Bay look forward to welcoming him to our mix.” SUPER CAPS 12 SUPER POINTS 5 (1t) SUPER DEBUT 2013 v Blues (Hurricanes) TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A RICHIE MCCAW POSITION Openside “It is great to have Richie back from his PHYSICAL 1.87m 108kg DATE OF BIRTH 31.12.80 at Oamaru extended leave. He’s not only one of the best PROVINCE Canterbury players in the world, he also has a lot more to PROVINCIAL CAPS 34 offer the environment – he is a great mentor for PROVINCIAL POINTS 50 (10t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2000 v North Harbour the younger players and a great sounding board SUPER CAPS 122 for the coaches. We are keen to get him out SUPER POINTS 130 (26t) there playing as much rugby as possible.” SUPER DEBUT 2001 v Hurricanes TEST CAPS 120 TEST POINTS 105 (21t) TEST DEBUT 2001 v Ireland JOHNNY MCNICHOLL JOE MOODY NEMANI NADOLO TIM PERRY

JOHNNY MCNICHOLL POSITION Wing / Fullback “It is great to see Johnny back from injury as PHYSICAL 1.85m 96kg DATE OF BIRTH 24.9.90 he was a big loss for us in 2013. He has got PROVINCE Canterbury possibly the best feet in the game. He is a PROVINCIAL CAPS 30 great finisher and can sniff an opportunity. 2014 PROVINCIAL POINTS 80 (16t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2011 v North Otago should be a big year for Johnny.” SUPER CAPS 4 SUPER POINTS 5 (1t) SUPER DEBUT 2013 v Hurricanes TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A JOE MOODY POSITION Loosehead Prop “He is a young, raw talent with enormous PHYSICAL 1.88m 112kg DATE OF BIRTH 18.9.88 potential. He has really accelerated his PROVINCE Canterbury learning this year and is developing into a true PROVINCIAL CAPS 18 professional. He does the basics well and is one PROVINCIAL POINTS 10 (2t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2011 v North Otago of the strongest props in the competition.” SUPER CAPS 16 SUPER POINTS 0 SUPER DEBUT 2013 v Blues TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A

NEMANI NADOLO POSITION Wing / centre “He has been playing most recently in Japan, PHYSICAL 1.96m, 125kg DATE OF BIRTH 31.01.88 and also captained the Fiji Warriors team. This PROVINCE NEC Green Rockets huge winger/centre is going to bring some PROVINCIAL CAPS 27 blockbusting dynamic to the Crusaders team.” PROVINCIAL POINTS 206 PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2011 SUPER CAPS - SUPER POINTS N/A SUPER DEBUT N/A TEST CAPS 8 (for Fiji) TEST POINTS 20 (4t) TEST DEBUT 2010 v Australia TIM PERRY POSITION Loosehead Prop “A talented loosehead prop who hails from PHYSICAL 1.88m 116kg DATE OF BIRTH 1.8.88 at Ashburton Mid Canterbury and plays for Tasman. He has PROVINCE Tasman previously been in the Crusaders Wider Training PROVINCIAL CAPS 31 Group but played for the Blues last year. It is PROVINCIAL POINTS 55 (5t) great to have him back at home this season PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2010 v South Canterbury (Mid Canterbury) SUPER CAPS 7 and he will add some useful experience to the SUPER POINTS 0 squad.” SUPER DEBUT 2013 v TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A KIERAN READ LUKE ROMANO COLIN SLADE JORDAN TAUFUA

KIERAN READ POSITION Number Eight “The best Number 8 in the world. A natural PHYSICAL 1.93m 110kg DATE OF BIRTH 26.10.85 at leader and an inspiration to his teammates. He PROVINCE Canterbury brings a lot of experience to the pack.” PROVINCIAL CAPS 37 PROVINCIAL POINTS 50 (10t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2006 v Wairarapa Bush SUPER CAPS 96 SUPER POINTS 80 (16t) SUPER DEBUT 2007 v Blues TEST CAPS 58 TEST POINTS 65 (13t) TEST DEBUT 2008 v Scotland LUKE ROMANO POSITION Lock “One of our strongest ball carriers and relatively PHYSICAL 1.99m 115kg DATE OF BIRTH 16.2.86 at Christchurch quick for a lanky lock. He is playing at the PROVINCE Canterbury highest level but still has untapped potential. A PROVINCIAL CAPS 26 robust, hard player – ‘the enforcer’.” PROVINCIAL POINTS 20 (4t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2009v Tasman SUPER CAPS 46 SUPER POINTS 25 (5t) SUPER DEBUT 2011 v Bulls TEST CAPS 15 TEST POINTS 5 (1t) TEST DEBUT 2012 v Ireland

COLIN SLADE POSITION First five-eighth / Fullback “We are really happy to have Colin back in the PHYSICAL 1.83m 90kg DATE OF BIRTH 10.10.87 at Christchurch mix. He is a world-class player with great ver- PROVINCE Canterbury satility and valuable experience. He has a great PROVINCIAL CAPS 43 skill set and can really dictate a match.” PROVINCIAL POINTS 295 (10t, 58c, 43p) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2008 v Manawatu SUPER CAPS 47 SUPER POINTS 232 (4t, 40c, 43p, 1d) SUPER DEBUT 2009 v Chiefs TEST CAPS 11 TEST POINTS 60 (3t, 18c, 3p) TEST DEBUT 2010 v Australia JORDAN TAUFUA POSITION Number Eight “One of the best impact players in Super Rugby. PHYSICAL 1.85m 100kg DATE OF BIRTH 29.1.92 at He makes a huge difference when he comes PROVINCE Canterbury on, whether that’s carrying the ball or shifting PROVINCIAL CAPS 24 bodies. We are looking forward to unleashing PROVINCIAL POINTS 15 (3t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2012 v Canterbury him this season.” SUPER CAPS 5 SUPER POINTS 0 SUPER DEBUT 2013 v Stormers TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A CODIE TAYLOR TOM TAYLOR MATT TODD JIMMY TUPOU

CODIE TAYLOR POSITION Hooker “A young player with huge potential. Injuries PHYSICAL 1.83m 106kg DATE OF BIRTH 31.3.91 at Levin held him back this year, but he is one of the PROVINCE Canterbury fittest athletes in the squad. He plays at hooker PROVINCIAL CAPS 10 but would have the fitness and skills to play PROVINCIAL POINTS 10 (2t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2012 v Auckland second five, centre or wing.” SUPER CAPS 3 SUPER POINTS 0 SUPER DEBUT 2013 v Kings TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A TOM TAYLOR POSITION Five eighth “A true professional. He has outstanding PHYSICAL 1.83m 90kg DATE OF BIRTH 11.3.89 at Christchurch character and the development of his game PROVINCE Canterbury over the last few years is testament to how PROVINCIAL CAPS 25 hard he works. He brings great versatility with PROVINCIAL POINTS 307 (7t, 64c, 48p) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2011 v North Otago the ability to play at first five, second five or SUPER CAPS 25 fullback. He now has first-class experience SUPER POINTS 201 (2t, 19c, 51p) with the All Blacks that he will bring back to the SUPER DEBUT 2012 v Chiefs TEST CAPS 2 Crusaders and really start dominating at this TEST POINTS 14 (1c, 4p) level.” TEST DEBUT 2013 v Australia in Auckland

MATT TODD POSITION Openside Flanker “He took his opportunities for the Crusaders PHYSICAL 1.85m 103kg DATE OF BIRTH 24.3.88 at Christchurch and was one of our best players last year. PROVINCE Canterbury He epitomises everything you expect from a PROVINCIAL CAPS 49 professional player, and more. He works hard PROVINCIAL POINTS 30 (6t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2009 v Waikato off the field and was rewarded with All Blacks SUPER CAPS 51 selection. We are looking forward to him SUPER POINTS 40 (8t) recovering from injury and being back in the SUPER DEBUT 2011 v Blues TEST CAPS 2 team.” TEST POINTS 0 TEST DEBUT 2013 v France in JIMMY TUPOU POSITION Lock “Last year was very much a development year PHYSICAL 1.96m 109kg DATE OF BIRTH 8.8.92 for Jimmy. He has matured and played really PROVINCE Counties Manukau well for Counties Manukau this season. He has PROVINCIAL CAPS 21 an unbelievable skill set for a big man. We PROVINCIAL POINTS 10 (2t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2012 v Southland see him being a mix between Kieran Read and SUPER CAPS 2 .” SUPER POINTS 0 SUPER DEBUT 2013 v Waratahs TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A ADAM WHITELOCK GEORGE WHITELOCK LUKE WHITELOCK SAM WHITELOCK

ADAM WHITELOCK POSITION Centre / Wing “One of the most professional players out there. PHYSICAL 1.85m 95kg DATE OF BIRTH 17.4.87 at Palmerston North He has a huge work rate and gives his all. He PROVINCE Canterbury has had an outstanding 2013 ITM Cup season and PROVINCIAL CAPS 44 we look forward to seeing more of that with the PROVINCIAL POINTS 60 (12t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2008 v Wellington Crusaders.” SUPER CAPS 53 SUPER POINTS 35 (7t) SUPER DEBUT 2009 v Brumbies TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A GEORGE WHITELOCK POSITION Loose Forward “Week in week out you know what you’re going PHYSICAL 1.90m 108kg DATE OF BIRTH 27.3.86 at Palmerston North to get. He is reliable, trustworthy, and always NPC TEAM Canterbury gives everything he’s got. A great tradesman.” PROVINCIAL CAPS 79 PROVINCIAL POINTS 75 (15t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2007 v Southland (Otago) SUPER CAPS 78 SUPER POINTS 35 (7t) SUPER DEBUT 2008 v Lions TEST CAPS 1 TEST POINTS 5 (1t) TEST DEBUT 2009 v Italy LUKE WHITELOCK POSITION Loose Forward “A very talented young man with enormous PHYSICAL 1.90m 104kg DATE OF BIRTH 29.1.91 at Palmerston North potential. He has a great work ethic and works PROVINCE Canterbury really hard behind the scenes on skills. He also PROVINCIAL CAPS 25 has a great knowledge of the game. He is a PROVINCIAL POINTS 20 (4t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2011 v Wellington dynamic player and is becoming more tough and SUPER CAPS 28 physical.” SUPER POINTS 5 (1t) SUPER DEBUT 2012 v Chiefs TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A SAM WHITELOCK POSITION Lock “The backbone of the forward pack. You won’t PHYSICAL 2.02m 116kg DATE OF BIRTH 12.10.88 at Palmerston North find a harder worker. He drives our lineout and PROVINCE Canterbury leads on defence. Consistency is the key to his PROVINCIAL CAPS 19 game.” PROVINCIAL POINTS 15 (3t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2008 v Wellington SUPER CAPS 59 SUPER POINTS 10 (2t) SUPER DEBUT 2010 v Highlanders TEST CAPS 48 TEST POINTS 20 (4t) TEST DEBUT 2010 v Ireland WIDER TRAINING GROUP

JED BROWN KIERON FONOTIA MIKE KAINGA

JED BROWN POSITION Flanker PHYSICAL 1.86m 93kg DATE OF BIRTH 12.3.91 PROVINCE Canterbury PROVINCIAL CAPS 10 PROVINCIAL POINTS 0 PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2012 v Auckland SUPER CAPS 0 SUPER POINTS N/A SUPER DEBUT N/A TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A KIERON FONOTIA POSITION Centre PHYSICAL 1.86m 108kg DATE OF BIRTH 2.2.88 PROVINCE Tasman PROVINCIAL CAPS 34 PROVINCIAL POINTS 10 (2t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2011 v Northland SUPER CAPS 0 SUPER POINTS N/A SUPER DEBUT N/A TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A

MIKE KAINGA POSITION Prop PHYSICAL 1.85m 120kg DATE OF BIRTH 28.1.91 PROVINCE Bay of Plenty PROVINCIAL CAPS 8 PROVINCIAL POINTS 0 PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2012 v Taranaki SUPER CAPS 3 SUPER POINTS 0 SUPER DEBUT 2013 v Reds (Chiefs) TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A ROB THOMPSON NAFI TUITAVAKE

ROB THOMPSON POSITION Second five-eighth PHYSICAL DATE OF BIRTH PROVINCE Canterbury PROVINCIAL CAPS 11 PROVINCIAL POINTS 20 (4t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2013 v Taranaki SUPER CAPS 0 SUPER POINTS N/A SUPER DEBUT N/A TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A

NAFI TUITAVAKE POSITION Wing / Centre PHYSICAL 1.80m 94kg DATE OF BIRTH 21.1.89 PROVINCE North Harbour PROVINCIAL CAPS 61 PROVINCIAL POINTS 95 (19t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT 2008 v Bay of Plenty SUPER CAPS 0 SUPER POINTS N/A SUPER DEBUT N/A TEST CAPS 0 TEST POINTS N/A TEST DEBUT N/A Photos: Getty Images 2014 SQUAD NAMING