Mark Abbott

Mark Abbott
Personal information
Born (1991-02-20) 20 February 1991
Christchurch, New Zealand
Height 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 112 kg (17 st 9 lb)
University University of Canterbury
Club information
Playing position Lock / Flanker
Current club Hawke's Bay / Hurricanes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Pts)
2013− Hawke's Bay 45 (15)
2014− Hurricanes 32 (5)

* Senior club appearances and points correct as of 30 October 2016.

† Appearances (Points).

Mark Abbott (born 20 February 1991) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a lock or loose forward for Hawke's Bay in the Mitre 10 Cup[1][2] and the Hurricanes in Super Rugby.[3][4]

Career

Abbott made his senior debut for Hawke's Bay during the 2013 ITM Cup and made 11 starting appearances.[2] His impressive displays saw him rewarded with a Super Rugby contract for the 2014 season where he turned out for the Wellington based Hurricanes.[3] Abbott has been a regular name in the Hurricanes squad since his breakout season.

References

  1. "Rugby: Allardice the best chef among twin towers". New Zealand Herald. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Mark Abbott itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Hurricanes sign trio of ITM Cup players". ESPN Scrum. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  4. "Hurricanes name 2014 Super Rugby Squad". Super XV.com. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
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