A versatile outside back, out of St Andrew’s College, who had a truly outstanding club season. He is another Canterbury Under 19 and Crusaders Knights player who was also involved in the Oceania Rugby Under 20 Championship for New Zealand in 2019.
In June 2020, he linked up with the Highlanders and made his Super Rugby debut in the opening game of Super Rugby Aotearoa game between the Highlanders and Chiefs.
At the end of 2020, he was also included in Otago's squad for their 2020 Mitre 10 Cup season.
The versatile back made his Super Rugby debut that season against the Chiefs in the opening game of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Unfortunately, he suffered a knee injury the following game which put him out of all rugby until Round 10 of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Sam had a solid 2022 season which culminated in a game where he started at first five and kicked 100% (8 conversions) before, in a cruel twist of fate, a poorly timed tackle the following game would see him red carded and sidelined for the last two rounds.
S.C April 2023
Career
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Highlanders Fullback |
2020 - present |
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Otago Fullback |
2020 - present |
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Canterbury Fullback |
2019 - 2019 |
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All Blacks XV Outside Centre |
2023 - 2024 |
