Full name Chance Peni-Ataera Position Centre Team Pld Height 1.9 m | Weight 97 kg (15 st 4 lb) Years Team Pld T | |
Born 17 January 1994 (age 23)Invercargill, New Zealand ( 1994-01-17 ) | ||
Chance Peni (born 17 January 1994) is a New Zealand-born professional rugby league and rugby union footballer who currently plays for the Western Force in the Super Rugby competition. Peni primarily plays at centre and is a Cook Islands international representative. He previously played for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League.
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Background
Born in Invercargill, New Zealand, Peni is of Cook Islands and Māori descent. Peni moved to Perth, Australia at a young age, playing rugby union for Wests Subiaco and playing for Willagee Bears in the Western Australian Rugby League. He then moved to Newcastle, New South Wales and playing for the Western Suburbs Rosellas before being signed by the Newcastle Knights. Peni was educated at Aranmore Catholic College in Perth.
Playing career
Peni played for the Newcastle Knights NYC team in 2013 and 2014. On 10 October 2014, Peni signed a 2-year deal with the Wests Tigers, starting from 2015. On 18 October 2014, Peni represented the Junior Kiwis against the Junior Kangaroos, playing on the wing and scoring a try in the 15-14 win at Mt Smart Stadium.
Peni played for the Wests Tigers New South Wales Cup team for the whole 2015 season. On 17 October 2015, Peni represented the Cook Islands in their World Cup qualifier match against the Tonga, playing at centre in the 28-8 loss at Campbelltown Stadium.