Budd is a physically very strong individual originally from the rugby haven New Zealand. He was born in Whangarei (New Zealand).
He loves to run with the ball in hand a fierce defender. Budd played in the Provincial Championship New Zealand NPC with the shirt of Northland, while also training with the Auckland Blues in the Super Rugby.
Also suitable as a second row, the lock is a good jumper and is famous for his fancy offloads. He comes from the NEC Green Rockets, a team of Japanese Championship before joining Benetton in the season 2012/2013.
In April 2017, Budd signed a contract renewal with Treviso for the 2017/18 season and acquired the captaincy role.
He featured in 16 of Treviso's 22 matches by January 2018 and was included in Italy's 2018 6 Nations squad.
In July 2018, after 103 appearances for Treviso, Budd was named captain of the side for the second consecutive year.
Career
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Northland No 5 Lock |
2011 - 2011 |
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Blues Openside Flanker |
2009 - 2012 |
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Green Rockets Tokatsu No 5 Lock |
2011 - 2012 |
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Benetton Rugby Openside Flanker |
2012 - 2020 |
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Italy No 5 Lock |
2017 - 2020 |
