Will Tucker (born 16 March 1998)[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player, who currently plays as a lock for Otago in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition[2] and the Hurricanes in Super Rugby.[3] He previously played for the Highlanders as well as for Rugby New York in Major League Rugby.[4][5]
| Full name | William A. Tucker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 16 March 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 111 kg (17 st 7 lb; 245 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Bede's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Brad Tucker, James Tucker (brothers) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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References
edit- ^ "Will Tucker". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "2024 Otago Bunnings Warehouse NPC squad announcement". Otago Rugby Football Union. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Game readiness and maturity key in 2025 Hurricanes squad" (Press release). Hurricanes. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "New York lock Will Tucker joins Highlanders for Super Rugby". Americas Rugby News. 26 October 2022. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Super Rugby: Highlanders skipper James Lentjes requires surgery, done for season". stuff.co.nz. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
External links
edit- NZ Rugby History profile
- Will Tucker at All.Rugby
- Will Tucker at ItsRugby.co.uk
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