Back for his second consecutive season with the Chiefs, Bourke is a powerful and mobile number eight. Bourke enjoyed good form as captain of his provincial side Bay of Plenty in 2009. In 2005 he made his Super Rugby debut with the Highlanders. In 2006 he spent a year playing rugby in Italy, while in 2007 and 2008 Bourke was part of the Chiefs Wider Training Group.

Questions and Answers

What is your nickname?

Bourkey

Who was your favourite rugby player when you were growing up?

Zinzan Brooke

What is the best thing about being a Chiefs player?

Mixing with different fullas.

What will it take to win the 2010 Rebel Sport Super 14 Championship?

Character.

If I was an animal I would be?

Skunk.

Who is your favourite Chiefs team mate?

Mike Delany - he is my idol.

You know it's summer when...

I'm at the beach in the Mount in my speedos.

What are your hobbies/interests?

Surfing, PS3, and sleeping.

If I wasn't a rugby player I would be....?

Jabba the hot.

What is the most important part of your 'pre-game' routine?

Lucky knicks (undies) in the old bag.

Name your favourite non-rugby sports team.

Gold Coast Titans.

Are you a sweet or a savoury kind of guy?

Sweet.