Tanerau Latimer

Tanerau Latimer

No.145
Position: Flanker
Height: 1.86m
Weight: 101kg
Date/ Place of Birth: 06/May/1985 at Te Puke
Education: Tauranga Boys College
Province: Bay of Plenty

Player Stats

  Games Points Début
Chiefs 39 20 2007 v Brumbies
Super 14 44 25 2006 v Western Force (Crusaders)
All Blacks 5 0 2009 v France

Loose forward Latimer returns to the Chiefs for his fourth season. He has matured into one of New Zealand’s most clinical and disciplined openside flankers. Latimer is both physical and accurate at the break-down. A current All Black, he brings experience and leadership to the Chiefs forward pack.

Questions and Answers

What is your nickname?
Lats
Who was your favourite rugby player when you were growing up?
My club senior players.
What is the best thing about being a Chiefs player?
Living in the 'tron
What will it take to win the 2010 Rebel Sport Super 14 Championship?
A lot of winning
If I was an animal I would be?
Kuni kuni (pig)
Who is your favourite Chiefs team mate?
Little Chief
You know it's summer when...
The BBQ cover comes off.
What are your hobbies/interests?
Diving and fishing
If I wasn't a rugby player I would be....?
Host of the ITM fishing show.
What is the most important part of your 'pre-game' routine?
Sleep
Name your favourite non-rugby sports team.
All Whites.
Are you a sweet or a savoury kind of guy?
Sweet.
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