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2014 SUPER RUGBY MEDIA GUIDE CHIEFS 152 TAWERA KERR-BARLOW Position: Scrumhalf Physical: 187cm/89kg Date of Birth: 15 August 1990 Place of Birth: Melbourne, AUS Super Rugby Caps: 41 Super Rugby Points: 20 Super Rugby Debut: Round 1, 2011 vs Brumbies, Canberra Test Caps: 14 Test Points: 0 Test Debut 12 November 2012 vs Scotland, Edinburgh Tawera Kerr-Barlow is an aggressive and competitive scrumhalf with a strong distribution game. He made his All Blacks debut in 2012 against Scotland on the end of year tour and was part of the history-making 2013 All Blacks who went through the season unbeaten. He’s had two very strong consecutive Super Rugby seasons, earning back-to-back titles with the Chiefs. The Waikato player made his ITM Cup debut straight out of school in 2010 and helped his side win the Ranfurly Shield in 2012. Kerr-Barlow was part of the New Zealand U20 side that won Junior World Championship in 2010 and he has also represented New Zealand Schools. He is the son of a former Women’s Australian rugby international and was born in Melbourne. TANERAU LATIMER Position: Flanker Physical: 187cm/101kg Date of Birth: 6 May 1986 Place of Birth: Te Puke, NZL Super Rugby Caps: 98 Super Rugby Points: 40 Super Rugby Debut: Round 11, 2006 vs Force, Perth Test Caps: 4 Test Points: 0 Test Debut 13 June 2009 vs France, Dunedin Tanerau Latimer is one of the hardest and most experienced flankers in the game. The highly professional player is a respected leader, consistent performer and big contributor in all areas. He was nominated for Tom French Memorial Maori Player of the Year at the 2013 Steinlager Awards after an outstanding Super Rugby season. Latimer made his All Blacks debut in 2009 and has been a Maori All Blacks mainstay and captain since earning selection in 2010, only missing last year’s tour due to injury. Latimer also won gold with the All Blacks Sevens at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia.


2014 Super Rugby Media Guide
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