Stephen Brett
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| Stephen Brett | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | November 23 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Waiouru, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (13 st 5 lb) | ||
| School | Christchurch Boys' High School | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Fly-half | ||
| Provincial/State sides | Caps | (points) | |
| 2005-2006 | Canterbury | 13 | (-) |
| Super Rugby | |||
| 2006- | Crusaders | 18 | (97) |
| National team(s) | |||
| 2006- | New Zealand Rugby Under 21s | - | (-) |
Stephen Brett (born 23 November 1985 in Waiouru, New Zealand) is a rugby union footballer who plays for Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup, the Crusaders in the Super 14, and is a current member of the Junior All Blacks. He is a versatile back whose preferred position is first five-eighth, although he can also play second five-eighth and fullback. He is the stepson of former Canterbury and All Black centre Victor Simpson.
Brett is known for his brilliant running and passing ability, and has worked on improving his kicking and defensive skills.[1][2]
Brett made his Super Rugby debut in 2006 but had to wait until the following season to make his mark. With regular first-five Daniel Carter being unavailable for much of the season due to the World Cup conditioning program, Brett seized his chance in the number 10 jersey and finished 2007 as the Crusader's top scorer with 90 points.
He continued his good form into the 2008 competition, scoring a try and picking up the Man of the Match award in the Crusaders' brilliant 54-19 victory over reigning champions the Bulls in Pretoria[3], before breaking his collarbone in a 55-7 win against the Cheetahs. The injury sidelined Brett for around six weeks.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "Rugby: Brett stepping out of the shadows", nzherald.co.nz, 2007-02-01. Retrieved on 2007-02-01.
- ^ "How good is Stephen Brett?", Sportal Forums. Retrieved on 2008-03-27.
- ^ "Bulls collapse at home", Planet-Rugby.com, 2008-02-22. Retrieved on 2008-03-27.
- ^ "Brett faces six weeks with 'significant' injury", rugbyheaven07.com.au, 2008-03-17. Retrieved on 2008-03-27.
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