Shayne Bolton (born 29 June 2000) is a South African professional rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship and European Rugby Champions Cup side Connacht. He originally played centre.[1] Bolton now plays on the wing, usually the left wing.

Shayne Bolton
Date of birth (2000-06-29) 29 June 2000 (age 24)
Place of birthPretoria, South Africa
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight100 kg (16 st; 220 lb)
SchoolHoërskool Eldoraigne
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Connacht 11 (15)
Correct as of 19 February 2024

Connacht

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Bolton joined Connacht in June 2021 having previously played in the Varsity Cup for Shimlas in South Africa.[2] He made his debut for Connacht in Round 6 of the 2021–22 United Rugby Championship against the Ospreys, scoring a try.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Shayne Bolton". Conancht Rugby. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Irish-qualified Shayne Bolton signs for Connacht Rugby". Connacht Rugby. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Connacht 46 Ospreys 18: Andy Friend's side impress in URC victory". Irish Mirror. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
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