Adam’s knowledge of the game and steadfast nature made him the perfect candidate for the vice-captaincy role during Horwill’s absence with McKenzie hailing his work ethic and dogged dependability for reasons behind his promotion. Adam featured nine times for the Reds in 2012 with his return from a knee injury sustained during the preseason keeping him out of action until round 10 against the Blues in Auckland – and finished the season with 62 Super Rugby caps to his name. Adam made his debut for the Reds in 2003 only to have it cut short by a serious knee injury suffered just seconds into his first capped match against the Crusaders at Ballymore.
With the injury limiting his opportunities in 2004, he made the move to the Brumbies for 2005, where he became a Wallabies tourist without winning a Test cap. Adam also won Australia A recognition in 2005 and 2007.
Adam remained with the Brumbies, where he played at lock and blindside flanker, until heading to Japan following the 2008 Super Rugby season.
Career
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ACT Brumbies No 4 Lock |
2003 - 2008 |
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Queensland Reds No 4 Lock |
2011 - 2013 |
