Samuel Whitelock
Sam has been an integral part of the Crusaders squad since his debut in 2010. He impressed All Black selectors enough to also make his debut for the national side in 2010, scoring two tries in his first match against Ireland in New Plymouth. In 2011 he was selected into All Blacks World Cup Squad and started every game bar the first pool match.
It was his second world championship win, having previously been a member of the New Zealand Under 20 side that won the 2008 IRB Junior World Championship.
Coach's Notes
“He is the best at the basics – a great lineout, great scrummager, great tackler. He is consistent and has an impressive work rate.”
Player Stats
Height
2.02m
Weight
116kg
Born
10/12/1988
Province
Canterbury
Provincial Caps
19
Provincial Debut
2008 v Wellington
Provincial Points
15 (3t)
Super Caps
42
Super Debut
2010 v Highlanders
Super Points
10 (2t)
Test Caps
35
Test Debut
2010 v Ireland
Test Points
20 (4t)
Place Of Birth
Palmerston North