Name Nathan Harris Career start 2012 Weight 106 kg | Height 1.86 m Role Rugby union player Education Tauranga Boys' College | |
 | ||
Profiles | ||
2014 investec rugby championship nathan harris all blacks debut
Nathan Harris (born 8 March 1992) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a hooker for Bay of Plenty in the ITM Cup and the Chiefs in Super Rugby.
Contents
- 2014 investec rugby championship nathan harris all blacks debut
- Rugby background tim nanai williams nathan harris
- Career
- International career
- References
Rugby background tim nanai williams nathan harris
Career
Harris debuted for Bay of Plenty during the 2012 ITM Cup, however he only made a solitary appearance during that campaign and it wasn't until the following year that he established himself as the Steamers' number one hooker. Despite a disappointing season for his side in 2013, Harris' individual performances were impressive. Initially, he was not named in any of New Zealand's five Super Rugby franchises squads for the 2014 Super Rugby season. But, the defending champion Chiefs, who had selected Hika Elliot, Mahonri Schwalger and Rhys Marshall as their hookers were struck with a selection crisis as Elliot and Schwalger went down with injuries prior to the start of the season. This opened the door for Harris to join the Hamilton based outfit on a short-term contract. He made his super rugby debut in week 1 of the season as the Chiefs defeated the Crusaders in Christchurch.
International career
Harris was a member of the New Zealand Under 20 side which finished as runners-up in the 2012 IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa. Ironically, Harris was first-choice hooker during the competition with his back up being future Chiefs team-mate Rhys Marshall, who he would later play back-up to.
