Originally from Christchurch, Cridge received a strong rugby schooling at Christchurch Boys' High School before linking up with the Hawke's Bay Magpies in 2013.
He was also a member of the New Zealand Under 20 team in 2014. While his provincial experience may be less than some of his teammates, Cridge has been identified as a promising talent with a just as promising future.
Cridge made his debut during the 2016 Super Rugby season against the Southern Kings. Cridge did not add to his first Super Rugby cap but has been included in the Hurricanes Super Rugby squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season
Cridge made one appearance for the Hurricanes for the 2017 season but failed to secure a contract for the 2018 season.
In 2020, he was drafted into the Highlanders squad following the injury of Josh Dickson.
(SL July 8, 2020)
Career
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Hawke's Bay No 4 Lock |
2014 - present |
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New Zealand U20's No 4 Lock |
2014 - 2014 |
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Hurricanes No 5 Lock |
2015 - 2017 |
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Highlanders No 5 Lock |
2020 - 2020 |
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NSW Waratahs No 4 Lock |
2022 - 2022 |
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Bayonne No 4 Lock |
2022 - 2023 |
