Mark Abbott

Mark Abbott
Date of birth (1991-02-20) 20 February 1991
Place of birth Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Height 1.97 m (6 ft 5 1⁄2 in)
Weight 112 kg (247 lb)
University University of Canterbury
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Lock, Flanker
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2013– Hawke's Bay 35 (5)
correct as of 23 October 2015.
Super Rugby
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2014– Hurricanes 21 (5)
correct as of 11 March 2016.

Mark Abbott (born 20 February 1991) is a New Zealand Rugby Union player who currently plays as a lock or loose forward for Hawke's Bay in the ITM Cup[1][2] and the Hurricanes in Super Rugby.[3][4]

Career

Abbott made his senior debut for Hawke's Bay during the 2013 ITM Cup and made 11 starting appearances at the Magpies reached the Championship final.[2] His impressive displays saw him rewarded with a Super Rugby contract for the 2014 season where he will turn out for the Wellington based Hurricanes.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Rugby: Allardice the best chef among twin towers". New Zealand Herald. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Mark Abbott itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Hurricanes sign trio of ITM Cup players". ESPN Scrum. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  4. ↑ "Hurricanes name 2014 Super Rugby Squad". Super XV.com. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
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