Adam Whitelock

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Adam Whitelock
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Birth nameAdam Whitelock
Date of birth (1987-04-17) 17 April 1987 (age 36)
Place of birth Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight103 kg (16 st 3 lb)
School Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School
Feilding High School
University University of Canterbury
Notable relative(s) George Whitelock (brother), Luke Whitelock (brother), Sam Whitelock (brother), Ben Funnell (cousin), Nelson Dalzell (grandfather)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Midfield Back / Wing
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2014–2017 Bayonne 16 (1)
Correct as of 13 June 2018
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2008–14 Canterbury 56 (80)
Correct as of 13 June 2018
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009–14 Crusaders 55 (35)
Correct as of 13 June 2018
National sevens team(s)
YearsTeamComps
2014 New Zealand 2 (20)

Adam Whitelock (born 17 April 1987) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played as a midfield back or wing. He previously played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby, [1] Canterbury in the ITM Cup. [2] and Bayonne in the Top 14. Whitelock also played for the All Blacks Sevens team.

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Biography

Adam is the son of a former Junior All Black, Braeden Whitelock, and the grandson of All Black Nelson Dalzell. He has three brothers All Blacks George Whitelock, Sam Whitelock and Luke Whitelock. Despite never playing for the All Blacks Adam was the only brother to play for the All Blacks Sevens team. Notably he was also the only brother to play in the backs.

All four Whitelock boys were educated in Fielding and played their junior rugby for Palmerston North High School Old Boys' Rugby Football Club. [3] In his early days Adam was identified as a talented middle distance runner. [3]

Adam was the first of the brothers to move to Christchurch, moving to study accounting at the University of Canterbury in 2006. [4]

Former Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder commenting on Whitelock's well renowned professionalism and work ethic stated that "Adam is one of the hardest workers in this team. He is consistently the fittest member of the squad but still strives to become better every year." [4]

Career

Provincial

Whitelock debuted for the Canterbury team in 2008 as a 22 year old against Wellington. He would go onto play 56 games for Canterbury playing a staple role in the team. Despite being in the reserves in the final of the 2008 Air New Zealand Cup (now Mitre 10 Cup), Whitelock and the Canterbury team would go on to win the title for the next 5 years setting a new precedent in NPC history.

Super Rugby

Whitelock made his Crusaders debut against the Brumbies in 2009. His first try for the Crusaders was a crucial try from a brilliant pass from Leon MacDonald which led to the Crusaders overcoming the Stormers 11-7. [5]

In a remarkable occasion in professional sport teams all four Whitelock brothers played together for the first time in a competitive match in March 2013 (vs. Bulls). [3] Other than a preseason match at the beginning of the previous season this was the first time playing together since playing for Fielding High School in 2003. [3] The brothers would play a further 17 games together at their time with the Crusaders. [6]

All Blacks Sevens

In 2014 Whitelock was called into the All Blacks Sevens after receiving high praise in regards to his fitness from coach Sir Gordon Tietjens. [7]

Overseas

Whitelock announced in 2014 that he was leaving New Zealand to take up a contract in France with Aviron Bayonnais. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Adam Whitelock Crusaders Player Profile". Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "Adam Whitelock Canterbury Player Profile". Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Newth, Kim (2 July 2013). "The Crusaders' super siblings". The Press . Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Adam Whitelock announces move to France". Crusaders. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  5. ↑ "Whitelock try sets up Crusaders victory". Crusaders. 28 March 2009. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  6. ↑ Eade, Shaun (29 March 2016). "George Whitelock has no regrets turning down overseas deals to retire". Stuff. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  7. ↑ McKendry, Patrick (26 April 2014). "Rugby: Whitelock surprise addition in sevens". The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  8. ↑ "Adam Whitlock heading to France". One News. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
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