Will Stodart (born 3 October 2003) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Highlanders and Otago. His preferred position is lock or flanker.[1]
| Date of birth | 3 October 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
editStodart attended St Andrew's College, Christchurch where he captained the First XV rugby team.[2] He moved to Otago after school, joining the Highlanders academy who he represented at U20 level, and was named in the New Zealand U20 in 2023.[3] He has cited Liam Squire as his favourite player.[4]
Professional career
editStodart has represented Otago in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[5] He originally wasn't named in the Highlanders squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season,[6] however was named as a replacement player in December 2023.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Will Stodart". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Dramatic end to Christchurch schools' rugby clash". Star News. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "New Zealand Under 20 team named ahead of final World Rugby U20 Championship pool match against Japan Under 20". All Blacks. 3 July 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Getting to know: Baby Blacks U20s forward Will Stodart". Rugby Pass. 1 July 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "2023 OTAGO SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE NPC". Otago Rugby Football Union. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Highlanders add Will Stodart to squad as replacement for injured locks". Stuff.co.nz. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Experience key for developing next generation". Highlanders (Press release). 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
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