Jadin Kingi (born 23 January 2002) is an Italian professional rugby union player who plays Lock for Mogliano in the Italian Serie A Elite.[1]

Jadin Kingi
Date of birth (2002-08-19) 19 August 2002 (age 22)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) LockFlanker
Current team Mogliano Rugby/Benetton Rugby
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2024 Counties Manukau 13 (5)
2023– Mogliano 15 (20)
2024–Benetton 1 (0)
Correct as of 30 Nov 2024

Professional career

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From 2022 to 2024 he played for Counties Manukau in NPC. Under contract with Mogliano, Kingi was named as Permit Player for Benetton in November 2024 ahead of the 2024–25 United Rugby Championship season.[2] He made his debut in Round 7 of the 2024–25 season against the Edinburgh Rugby.[3]

On 18 January 2024 he was called in Italy Under 23 squad for test series against IRFU Combined Academies.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "UN GRADITISSIMO RITORNO: JADIN KINGI NUOVAMENTE IN BIANCOBLU'". Mogliano Rugby (in Italian).
  2. ^ "L'AMICHEVOLE DI FIRENZE TRA BENETTON RUGBY E ZEBRE PARMA FINISCE IN PAREGGIO SUL 19-19". Benetton Rugby. 21 November 2024.
  3. ^ "A EDIMBURGO UN PUNTO DI BONUS PER I LEONI CHE PERDONO 50-33". Benetton Rugby. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  4. ^ "SELEZIONE ITALIANA U23, 24 ORE AL QUARTO ED ULTIMO TEST CON GLI ACCADEMICI IRLANDESI". Italy Rugby Union (in Italian). 18 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
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