Michael Paterson
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| Date of birth | 9 May 1985 | ||
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| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 107 kg (16 st 12 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Lock Back row | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2006-2009 2010-2013 2013- |
Canterbury Cardiff Blues Sale Sharks |
39 44 |
(30) (10) |
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2007-2009 2010 |
Crusaders Hurricanes |
22 13 |
(0) (15) |
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| New Zealand U21 | |||
Michael Paterson (born 9 May 1985) is a rugby union player for the Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership. Previously he played for the Cardiff Blues in the Pro12 league. He plays as a lock or blindside flanker. Paterson has represented the New Zealand under 21s but is yet to gain a cap for the All Blacks. Before moving to Cardiff, Paterson was considered by many to be a strong contender to join the New Zealand squad.[1][2]
Having completed 3 years residency at the beginning of the 2012-13 Pro 12 season, Paterson became eligible to play for Wales.[3] Eligible to play for England, through an English Grandfather, Paterson was selected for the England squad to face the Barbarians in the summer of 2014.
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