2017 SQUAD GUIDE HURRICANES 2017 INVESTEC SUPER RUGBY SQUAD GUIDE | 1 HURRICANES LTD Level 2 191 Thorndon Quay Pipitea, Wellington, 6011 New Zealand Postal Address Hurricanes Ltd PO Box 7201 Wellington South New Zealand General Enquiries Phone: +64 4 389 0020 Fax: +64 4 389 0889 Email: [email protected] www.hurricanes.co.nz facebook.com/hurricanesrugby twitter.com/hurricanesrugby instagram: hurricanesrugby Squad/player information is current as at 31 October 2016 THE 2017 HURRICANES FORWARDS BACKS COACHES & MANAGEMENT PROPS HALFBACKS HEAD COACH Chris Eves Kylem O’Donnell Chris Boyd Reg Goodes TJ Perenara Mike Kainga Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi ASSISTANT COACHES Ben May John Plumtree Jeff To’omaga-Allen FIRST FIVE-EIGHTHS Jason Holland Loni Uhila Beauden Barrett Daniel Cron Otere Black Richard Watt HOOKERS Leni Apisai MIDFIELD BACKS TEAM MANAGER Tony Ward Dane Coles Pita Ahki Ricky Riccitelli Jordie Barrett STRENGTH & Vince Aso CONDITIONING COACH LOCKS Wes Goosen David Gray Mark Abott Ngani Laumape David Wildash James Broadhurst Matt Proctor Geoff Cridge TEAM DOCTOR Michael Fatialofa OUTSIDE BACKS Theo Dorfling Sam Lousi Cory Jane Ben Lam PHYSIOS LOOSE FORWARDS Nehe Milner-Skudder Cam Shaw Vaea Fifita Julian Savea Leevan Santos Callum Gibbins Peter Umaga-Jensen Toa Halafihi ANALYST Reed Prinsep Jayson Ross Hugh Renton Ardie Savea BAGGAGE MAN/MASSEUR Brad Shields Paul Minehan Blade Thomson HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGER Chris Stirling MEDIA MANAGER Toby Robson HURRICANES 2017 INVESTEC SUPER RUGBY SQUAD GUIDE | 3 CHRIS BOYD JOHN PLUMTREE CHRIS BOYD POSITION: HEAD COACH Boyd will be forever remembered as the first head coach to lead the Hurricanes to an Investec Super Rugby title after winning the trophy in his second year at the helm. Boyd’s coaching journey began with the first coaching role was as coach of Tawa Rugby Club, where he spent nine years from 1989 to 1998. He then took over as Wellington’s second XV coach before becoming assistant coach of the Wellington Lions in 2003. From 2006 to 2008 he was assistant coach to John Plumtree at the Sharks Super Rugby club in South Africa. He has since worked at the International Rugby Academy of New Zealand as a coaching services advisor, and was defensive coach of Tonga’s national team at Rugby World Cup 2011. Boyd was also appointed as the Wellington Lions head coach in 2011, and took up the same role with New Zealand Under 20 a year later. As Hurricanes head coach he has taken the team to back to back Super Rugby finals. JOHN PLUMTREE POSITION: ASSISTANT COACH Plumtree joined the Hurricanes in 2015, but is no stranger to Super Rugby or Wellington. He was both assistant and head coach of the Durban-based Sharks Super Rugby team between 2008-2012 before a stint as the Irish national team’s forwards coach in the build up to the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Plumtree was the Wellington Lions head coach from 2001-2006, taking them to the finals in 2003, 2004 and 2006. Born in Taranaki he had a successful playing career as a flanker, with 40 caps for his home province before shifting to South Africa where he played 80 matches for the Natal Sharks from 1988 to 1997, winning two Currie Cup medals in 1990 and 1996. Widely credited as being a master of defence, he brings an array of skills to the Hurricanes coaching set up. 4 | HURRICANES 2017 INVESTEC SUPER RUGBY SQUAD GUIDE CHRIS EVES REGGIE GOODES POSITION: Prop POSITION: Loosehead prop PHYSICAL: 1.87m | 117kg PHYSICAL: 1.84m | 112kg DATE OF BIRTH: 11.12.87 DATE OF BIRTH: 04.04.92 in Whitbank, South Africa SUPER RUGBY GAMES: 45 SUPER RUGBY GAMES: 60 SUPER RUGBY POINTS: 5 (1t) SUPER RUGBY POINTS: 35 (7t) SUPER DEBUT: 2014 v Sharks in Durban SUPER DEBUT: 2012 v Chiefs in Hamilton PROVINCE: Manawatu PROVINCE: Wellington PROVINCIAL CAPS: 30 PROVINCIAL CAPS: 45 PROVINCIAL POINTS: 20 (4t) PROVINCIAL POINTS: 25 (5t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT: 2013 v Hawke’s Bay in Napier PROVINCIAL DEBUT: 2010 v Tasman in Wellington TEST CAPS: 0 TEST CAPS: 0 TEST POINTS: 0 TEST POINTS: 0 TEST DEBUT: - TEST DEBUT: - THE HURRICANES SAY... THE HURRICANES SAY... Chris was a very valuable part of the squad last Had an outstanding season despite some injury year, particularly in an impact role where he disruptions last year and continued that form for added his power and pace during the backend of the Wellington Lions. No doubt he will continue to our matches. A very capable front row forward. play at the same high level in 2017. BEN MAY JEFFREY TOOMAGA-ALLEN POSITION: Prop POSITION: Tighthead prop PHYSICAL: 1.93m | 119kg PHYSICAL: 1.92m | 125kg DATE OF BIRTH: 13.10.82 DATE OF BIRTH: 19.11.90 in Wellington SUPER RUGBY GAMES: 83 SUPER GAMES: 56 SUPER RUGBY POINTS: 5 (1t) SUPER POINTS: 15 (3t) SUPER DEBUT: 2007 v Reds (for the Crusaders) in SUPER DEBUT: 2012 v Stormers in Cape Town Christchurch PROVINCE: Wellington PROVINCE: Hawke’s Bay PROVINCIAL CAPS: 30 PROVINCIAL CAPS: 85 PROVINCIAL POINTS: 30 (6t) PROVINCIAL POINTS: 15 (3t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT: 2012 v Manawatu in PROVINCIAL DEBUT: 2004 v Thames Valley (Nelson Palmerston North Bays) in Nelson TEST CAPS: 1 TEST CAPS: 0 TEST POINTS: 0 TEST POINTS: 0 TEST DEBUT: 2013 v Japan in Tokyo TEST DEBUT: - THE HURRICANES SAY... THE HURRICANES SAY... Another to miss the Mitre 10 Cup season through A very experienced prop who can play both sides injury, Jeff can’t wait to get back out on the field. of the scrum and a great team man. Will be part No doubt he will have his sights set on plenty of of a very competitive group of props battling for game time in 2017. Jeff’s enthusiasm always adds consistent game time. a positive to our set-up. HURRICANES 2017 INVESTEC SUPER RUGBY SQUAD GUIDE | 5 MIKE KAINGA LONI UHILA POSITION: Prop POSITION: Prop PHYSICAL: 1.87m, 117kg PHYSICAL: 1.81m | 125kg DATE OF BIRTH: 28.1.91 DATE OF BIRTH: 07.04.89 SUPER RUGBY GAMES: 3: SUPER RUGBY GAMES: 15 SUPER RUGBY POINTS: 0 SUPER RUGBY POINTS: 5 (1t) SUPER RUGBY DEBUT: 2016 v Sharks in Wellington SUPER RUGBY DEBUT: 2016 v Brumbies in Canberra PROVINCE: Taranaki PROVINCE: Waikato PROVINCIAL CAPS: 27 PROVINCIAL CAPS: 20 PROVINCIAL POINTS: 15 (3t) PROVINCIAL POINTS: 20 (4t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT: 2012 v Taranaki (Bay of Plenty) PROVINCIAL DEBUT: 2012 v Counties Manukau in in Mt Maunganui Pukekohe TEST CAPS: 0 TEST CAPS: 0 TEST POINTS: N/A TEST POINTS: 0 TEST DEBUT: N/A TEST DEBUT: - THE HURRICANES SAY... THE HURRICANES SAY... Mike came into the squad late last year as a The Tongan Bear was a pleasure to coach and replacement player and once again showed he’s watch in 2016. Loni always brings a fantastic very capable at Super Rugby level. He’s a popular attitude and he made every post a winner in his member of the squad and we’re looking forward to first year of Super Rugby. His second season should having him back in 2017. be just as fun to watch. LENI APISAI DANE COLES POSITION: Hooker POSITION: Hooker PHYSICAL: 1.81m, 106kg PHYSICAL: 1.84m | 109kg DATE OF BIRTH: 8.3.96 DATE OF BIRTH: 10.12.86 in Wellington SUPER RUGBY GAMES: 5 SUPER RUGBY GAMES: 94 SUPER RUGBY POINTS: 0 SUPER RUGBY POINTS: 70 (14t) SUPER RUGBY DEBUT: 2016 v Brumbies in Canberra SUPER DEBUT: 2009 v Waratahs in Wellington PROVINCE: Wellington PROVINCE: Wellington PROVINCIAL GAMES: 66 PROVINCIAL CAPS: 24 PROVINCIAL POINTS: 85 (17t) PROVINCIAL POINTS: 25 (5t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT: 2007 v Auckland in Wellington PROVINCIAL DEBUT: 2014 v Waikato in Wellington TEST CAPS: 35 TEST CAPS: 0 TEST POINTS: 25 (5t) TEST POINTS: 0 TEST DEBUT: 2012 v Scotland in Edinburgh TEST DEBUT: - THE HURRICANES SAY... THE HURRICANES SAY... Colesy is a massively important part of our set-up. Leni grew immensely as a leader and a player in He plays the game at an incredibly high level and 2016. He captained the New Zealand Under 20s as our leader sets the standard for everything we team, made his Super Rugby debut, played a full do. He was huge for us in 2016 and will be again in provincial season with Wellington and toured with 2017. the Maori All Blacks. A mature player for his age, we look forward to watching him grow further this year. 6 | HURRICANES 2017 INVESTEC SUPER RUGBY SQUAD GUIDE RICKY RICCITELLI MARK ABBOTT POSITION: Hooker POSITION: Lock PHYSICAL: 1.75m, 110kg PHYSICAL: 1.97m | 116kg DATE OF BIRTH: 3.2.95 DATE OF BIRTH: 20.02.90 in Christchurch SUPER RUGBY GAMES: 9 SUPER GAMES: 31 SUPER RUGBY POINTS: 0 SUPER POINTS: 5 (1t) SUPER RUGBY DEBUT: 2016 v Brumbies in Canberra SUPER DEBUT: 2014 v Sharks in Durban PROVINCE: Hawke’s Bay PROVINCE: Hawke’s Bay PROVINCIAL CAPS: 18 PROVINCIAL CAPS: 46 PROVINCIAL POINTS: 0 PROVINCIAL POINTS: 15 (3t) PROVINCIAL DEBUT: 2015 v Horowhenua Kapiti in PROVINCIAL DEBUT: 2011 v North Otago (for Napier Canterbury) in Christchurch TEST CAPS: 0 TEST CAPS: 0 TEST POINTS: N/A TEST POINTS: 0 TEST DEBUT: N/A TEST DEBUT: - THE HURRICANES SAY... THE HURRICANES SAY... Ricky made every post a winner during his first Mark made a big contribution to the Hurricanes in season of Super Rugby. Very strong both with ball 2016 where he was particularly strong through the in hand and at set piece, and gets around the very first half the season. A rugged, mobile, reliable and well too. skilful lock, he will again be an important part of our squad in 2017.