Nick Evans

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Nick Evans (born 14 August 1980 in North Shore) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays first five-eighths (fly-half) and fullback.

Evans was born on the North Shore, New Zealand, and attended Westlake Boys' High School, where he played first five-eighths for his school's First XV.

Evans played both Rugby Union and Australian rules football at the school.

Evans graduated to the NZ under-21 and senior Austalian Rules Football sides, competed against Australian state teams and was offered a trial with the Sydney Swans. [1]

At bit short for professional Aussie Rules at 178cm, he later decided to commit to rugby union and now plays for the Highlanders in the Super 14 and for Otago in the National Provincial Championship.

He made his All Blacks debut age 22, versus England in 2004. He has currently scored a total of 32 test points (1 try, 6 conversions, 5 penalties).He has a nickname which is Snapper.