Justin Newman

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Justin Newman
Full nameJustin Thomas Newman
Date of birth (1995-02-17) 17 February 1995 (age 26)
Place of birth Windhoek, Namibia
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (200 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
School Windhoek Gymnasium
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Wing
Youth career
2014–2016 Sharks (Currie Cup)
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017–2018 Leopards 9 (10)
Correct as of 22 July 2018
National team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017–present Namibia 14 (25)
Correct as of 14 September 2019

Justin Thomas Newman (born 17 February 1995) is a Namibian rugby union player for the Namibian national team and for the Welwitschias in the Rugby Challenge. [1] His regular position is centre or wing.

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Rugby career

Newman was born in Windhoek. He made his test debut for Namibia in 2017 against Russia and represented the Leopards in the South African domestic Currie Cup and Rugby Challenge since 2017.

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References

  1. "SA Rugby Player Profile – Justin Newman". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 22 July 2018.