Michael Harris (rugby union)
| Date of birth | 8 July 1988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | North Harbour, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 96 kg (210 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Fullback, Centre, Flyhalf | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2007–2010 | North Harbour | 33 | (255) |
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2011–present | Reds | 22 | (183) |
| correct as of 23 July 2012. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2012-present | Australia | 8 | (55) |
| correct as of 2 December 2012. | |||
Michael "Mike" Harris (born 8 July 1988)[1] is a professional rugby player who plays for the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby. Harris had played in the ITM Cup with North Harbour (2007–2010) before moving to Australia to play Super Rugby. With his main position at second five eight, Harris can also play throughout the backline most notably at flyhalf. He is also a goal kicking option, with previous results with North Harbour. Mike was Head Boy at Westlake Boys High School in 2006.
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Domestic career [edit]
After making his Queensland Reds debut in 2011, Harris was selected to fill the void of flyhalf after fellow Queensland Reds played Quade Cooper had succumbed to injury during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Harris immediately made an impact as he broke the Super Rugby record for most consecutive goals (penalties, conversions etc.) with 24. He also broke John Eales' Queensland and Australian record for most goals in a game with 9 (7 penalties, 2 conversions).[2] He became a viable kicking option for the Reds but suffered injury a few weeks later. In June he was selected to play his first test match against Scotland.[3]
International career [edit]
Despite only living in Australia two years, Harris was selected at inside centre for the Wallabies test match, 5 June, against Scotland. He scored 6 points in this game, the only points for the Wallabies in a 9-6 loss to Scotland. He was then a sub in the second test against Wales, coming on for an injured Berrick Barnes and then scoring the winning goal for the game, leading to a 25-23 win for the Wallabies against Wales in Melbourne on 16 June 2012.
Harris aims to be a specialist inside centre, yet to become the Wallabies No.12 he faces competition for selection from Barnes, James O'Connor and also incumbent Pat McCabe.[4]
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Notes [edit]
- ^ *Mike Harris player profile ESPN Scrum.com
- ^ http://tensport.com.au/news/theroar/Rugby-Union-Is-Mike-Harris-rugbys-best-kicker.htm
- ^ http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/7038354/Deans-adds-Kiwis-to-Wallabies-to-play-Scots
- ^ Horne, Ben (1 August 2012). "Mike Harris wants to tackle All Blacks, SBW". Rugby Heaven. Fairax. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
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