James King (rugby union, born 1987)

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James King
Full name James King
Date of birth (1987-03-16) 16 March 1987
Place of birth Pukekohe, New Zealand
Height 2.00 m (6 ft 6 12 in)
Weight 111 kg (17 st 7 lb)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Lock
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2009-2011 North Harbour 27 (15)
Super Rugby
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2011
2012–13
Blues
Rebels
4
1
(0)
(0)
correct as of 16 April 2012.
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2016 United States

James King (born 16 March 1987 in Pukekohe, New Zealand) is a rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is lock. He previously represented the Rebels[1] and the Blues in Super Rugby. In 2014 King left the Rebels for a contract in Japan, playing for the Yakult Levins.[2]

King made his debut for the United States at the 2016 Americas Rugby Championship. He qualified through his American mother.[3]

References

  1. "Rebels recruit King". ESPN.co.uk. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  2. Nathan, Ian (2014). "James King heading for Japan". Pitchero.com. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  3. "Eagles call for Suniula and King". Americas Rugby News. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.

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