Liam Coltman

Liam Coltman
Full name Liam James Coltman
Date of birth 25 January 1990
Place of birth New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 109 kg (240 lb)
School Francis Douglas Memorial College
University University of Otago
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Hooker
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2010 – Otago 51 (5)
correct as of 13 October 2014.
Super Rugby
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2013– Highlanders[1] 27 (0)
correct as of 21 July 2014.

Liam Coltman (born 25 January 1990) is a rugby union player who plays at hooker for Otago in the ITM Cup.

Playing career

Coltman moved through age group levels for Taranaki, but moved south to attend the University of Otago.[2] He made his provincial debut for Otago in the 2010 ITM Cup and went on to make six appearances in the competition.

He was included in the wider training group of the Highlanders for the 2011 Super Rugby season. He signed a three year deal[3] and then took on a leadership role in 2014.[4]

Internationally, he was a member of the World Champion New Zealand under-20 team in 2010.

References

  1. ↑ "Highlanders sign two players". Otago Daily Times. Allied Press. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
  2. ↑ Hills, Murray (29 July 2010). "Coltman in Otago squad". Taranaki Daily News. Fairfax. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  3. ↑ Hepburn, Steve (5 June 2013). "Who will stay and who will go in 2014?". Otago Daily Times. Allied Press. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  4. ↑ Burdon, Nathan (3 February 2014). "Look out – Coltman's coming through". Otago Daily Times. Allied Press. Retrieved 3 February 2014.

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