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Paul Henderson (rugby union)

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Paul Henderson
Birth namePaul William Henderson
Date of birth (1964-09-21) 21 September 1964 (age 60)
Place of birthBluff, New Zealand
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
SchoolSouthland Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1983–86, 92–97 Southland 89 ()
1987–91 Otago 71 ()
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996 Highlanders ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1989–95 New Zealand 7 (9)

Paul William Henderson (born 21 September 1964) is a New Zealand former rugby union player.

A flanker, Henderson represented Southland and Otago at a provincial level and the Highlanders in Super Rugby. He played for the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks, 25 times between 1989 and 1995, including seven test matches. He captained New Zealand once, in their 145–17 victory over Japan at the 1995 Rugby World Cup.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Paul Henderson". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 8 June 2014.