SUPER RUGBY MEDIA GUIDE 2014 HURRICANES 213 TIM BATEMAN @timmybbateman Position: Centre Physical: 183cm/91kg Date of Birth: 3 June 1987 Place of Birth: Greymouth, NZL Super Rugby Caps: 62 Super Rugby Points: 30 Super Rugby Debut: Round 3, 2007 vs Lions, Johannesburg Test Caps: 0 Test Points: 0 Test Debut – Tim Bateman returned to New Zealand rugby in 2012 after playing in Japan for the Coca-Cola West Red Sparks in the Top League since 2010. Bateman was one of the senior Hurricanes players in 2012, earning his 50th Super Rugby cap in the final match of the season; a 28‑25 triumph over the eventual championship-winning Chiefs. Last season also proved to be a productive year for the centre with Bateman playing a leading role in the Lions’ ITM Cup campaign, where they finished runners-up to Canterbury. Bateman was also named captain of the Maori All Blacks for their 2013 North American Tour and offers experience and great attacking knowledge as a chief playmaker. He previously represented the Crusaders from 2007-10. JAMES BROADHURST Position: Lock Physical: 201cm/120kg Date of Birth: 1 December 1987 Place of Birth: Kaitaia, NZL Super Rugby Caps: 41 Super Rugby Points: 10 Super Rugby Debut: Round 2, 2012 vs Force, Wellington Test Caps: 0 Test Points: 0 Test Debut – Hard-working Taranaki lock James Broadhurst provides the Hurricanes’ engine room with power and ball-winning ability. He adds to the hotly-contested locking positions within the team and has provided a multitude of strong performances throughout the past two seasons. The Kaitaia-born forward joined the Hurricanes in 2010 after previously playing for Canterbury and was a member of the Crusaders’ Wider Training Group. Broadhurst attended secondary school in Gisborne and went on to represent New Zealand at U19 and U21 levels.
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