Tawera Kerr-Barlow

Position: Halfback Born: 15/8/1990 Physical: 1.87m, 89kgs (6'2", 196lb) Test Debut: v Scotland at Edinburgh, 11 November 2012 ONE OF THE most resilient players in modern rugby, Tawera Kerr-Barlow has earned a reputation for bruising defence, clinical clearances and an ability to make a nuisance of himself in classic halfback fashion. He has repeatedly overcome injuries, showing incredible mental strength and determination: a serious knee injury in the Test against South Africa in October 2014 kept him out of rugby for over eight months. He made his return to the international game in 2015 with appearances for the Maori All Blacks, before re-joining the All Blacks and playing in five matches at RWC 2015. Earlier in the year, the then injured Kerr-Barlow joined the Chiefs' defensive coaching team and worked as a mentor to the Chiefs' halfbacks. Kerr-Barlow was part of the New Zealand Under 20 side that won the Junior World Championship in Argentina in 2010. Mother Gail represented Australia in rugby and his uncle Tukere Barlow played league for New Zealand Maori. The Vista Northern Tour in 2017 was Kerr-Barlow's last with the All Blacks before he left for France at the end of the year.