Michael Paterson
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Date of birth | 9 May 1985 | ||
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Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
Height | Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). | ||
Weight | 107 kg (16 st 12 lb) | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Current status | |||
Current team | Northampton Saints | ||
Playing career | |||
Position | Lock Back row |
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Provincial/State sides | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2006-2009 2010-2013 2013-2015 2015 - |
Canterbury Cardiff Blues Sale Sharks Northampton Saints |
39 44 40 |
(30) (10) (25) |
Super Rugby | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2007-2009 2010 |
Crusaders Hurricanes |
22 13 |
(0) (15) |
National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
New Zealand U21 |
Michael Paterson (born 9 May 1985) is a rugby union player for the Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership. Previously he played for the Cardiff Blues in the Pro12 league. He plays as a lock or blindside flanker. Paterson has represented the New Zealand under 21s but is yet to gain a cap for the All Blacks. Before moving to Cardiff, Paterson was considered by many to be a strong contender to join the New Zealand squad.[1][2]
Having completed 3 years residency at the beginning of the 2012-13 Pro 12 season, Paterson became eligible to play for Wales.[3] Eligible to play for England, through an English Grandfather, Paterson was selected for the England squad to face the Barbarians in the summer of 2014.
Paterson is due to join Northampton Saints in the 15/16 premiership season. [4]
References
- ↑ Cardiff Blues Squad Profile
- ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/cardiff_blues/8714327.stm
- ↑ http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-news/2012/01/22/cardiff-blues-kiwi-star-michael-paterson-wants-to-play-for-wales-91466-30172673/
- ↑ http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/News/tabid/90/ArticleID/5647/ArtMID/526/Default.aspx
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