SUPER RUGBY MEDIA GUIDE 2014 BLUES 129 BADEN KERR @baden_kerr Position: Flyhalf Physical: 190cm/92kg Date of Birth: 9 June 1989 Place of Birth: Papakura, NZL Super Rugby Caps: 12 Super Rugby Points: 52 Super Rugby Debut: Round 2, 2013 vs Crusaders, Auckland Test Caps: 0 Test Points: 0 Test Debut – Baden Kerr made the most of his opportunities in his first year of Super Rugby and will be seeking more game time in 2014. His kicking attributes are world-class and he is growing in confidence around how he drives the team around the field, as well as how he imposes himself physically on the game. Kerr guided Counties Manukau to their 2012 ITM Cup Championship title and had another strong season with the Steelers in 2013. The young flyhalf featured in 12 Super Rugby games for the Blues last year, playing 422 minutes and scoring 52 points that included 11 conversions and 10 penalties, missing just three of his 24 place kick attempts. STEVEN LUATUA @StevenLuatua Position: Flanker Physical: 194cm/115kg Date of Birth: 29 April 1991 Place of Birth: Auckland, NZL Super Rugby Caps: 20 Super Rugby Points: 20 Super Rugby Debut: Round 11, 2012 vs Lions, Auckland Test Caps: 11 Test Points: 0 Test Debut 22 June 2013 vs France, New Plymouth The 2013 season proved to be an incredible year for Steven Luatua as the powerful young loose forward capped off a fine campaign for the Blues with selection in the All Blacks. He took his opportunities and went on to play 11 Tests, also representing the Barbarians against Fiji at Twickenham. The Blues will be looking for Luatua to bring that same form and confidence back into the environment in 2014 and really be a standout leader with consistent performances. A former New Zealand Schools representative, Luatua made his provincial debut for Auckland in 2010 and was part of the Junior World Championship-winning New Zealand U20 side in 2011. He played 14 Super Rugby matches for the Blues last season, logging 1051 minutes and scoring three tries. His 128 tackles ranked fourth at the Blues.
2014 Super Rugby Media Guide
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