Nathan Harris (rugby union)
| Full name | Nathan Harris | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 March 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Tauranga, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb) | ||
| School | Tauranga Boys' College | ||
| Notable relative(s) | Perry Harris (grandfather) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Hooker | ||
| New Zealand No. | 1135 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2012– | Bay of Plenty | 26 | (5) |
| correct as of 21 October 2016. | |||
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2014– | Chiefs | 23 | (15) |
| correct as of 31 July 2016. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2012 2014– |
New Zealand U20 New Zealand |
5 4 |
(5) (10) |
| correct as of 18 June 2016. | |||
Nathan Harris (born 8 March 1992) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a hooker for Bay of Plenty in the ITM Cup[1][2] and the Chiefs in Super Rugby.[3][4]
Career
Harris debuted for Bay of Plenty during the 2012 ITM Cup, however he only made a solitary appearance during that campaign and it wasn't until the following year that he established himself as the Steamers' number one hooker. Despite a disappointing season for his side in 2013, Harris' individual performances were impressive. Initially, he was not named in any of New Zealand's five Super Rugby franchises squads for the 2014 Super Rugby season. But, the defending champion Chiefs, who had selected Hika Elliot, Mahonri Schwalger and Rhys Marshall as their hookers were struck with a selection crisis as Elliot and Schwalger went down with injuries prior to the start of the season. This opened the door for Harris to join the Hamilton based outfit on a short-term contract.[4] He made his super rugby debut in week 1 of the season as the Chiefs defeated the Crusaders in Christchurch.[5]
International career
Harris was a member of the New Zealand Under 20 side which finished as runners-up in the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa. Ironically, Harris was first-choice hooker during the competition with his back up being future Chiefs team-mate Rhys Marshall, who he would later play back-up to.[6]
References
- ↑ "Bay of Plenty Steamers Players". Bay of Plenty Rugby. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ↑ "Nathan Harris itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- ↑ "Nathan Harris Chiefs Player Profile". Chiefs Rugby. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- 1 2 "Chiefs' rookie hooker takes big step up". Waikato Times. 14 February 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- ↑ "SA Rugby Match Centre – Crusaders 10-18 Chiefs". South African Rugby Union. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ↑ "2012 New Zealand Under 20 squad named". All Blacks.com. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2014.