Oliver Haig

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Oliver Haig
Date of birth (2002-01-03) 3 January 2002 (age 22)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Highlanders, Otago
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Otago 10 (5)
2023– Highlanders 1 (0)
Correct as of 16 August 2023

Oliver Haig (born 3 January 2002) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Highlanders and Otago. His preferred position is flanker.[1]

Early career[edit]

Haig attended Otago Boys' High School and represented New Zealand U20 in 2022, with his appearances earning him a contract for both Otago and the Highlanders.[2]

Professional career[edit]

Haig debuted for Otago in 2022,[3] and was called into the Highlanders squad as a late replacement ahead of Round 4 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting against the Force.[4][5] He was again announced in the Otago side for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Oliver Haig". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Highlanders invest in future by signing five New Zealand U20 players from 2024". Rugby Pass. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Teenager makes debut after impressive form". Otago Daily Times. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Highlanders vs. Western Force". SANZAAR. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Highlanders hope key locks can ease injury crisis that has claimed 17 players". Stuff.co.nz. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  6. ^ "2023 OTAGO SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE NPC". Otago Rugby Football Union. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.

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