Nathaniel Pole

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Nathaniel Pole
Date of birth (2004-10-21) 21 October 2004 (age 20)
Place of birthNew Zealand
School Sacred Heart College, Auckland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Blues
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2025– Blues 1 (0)
Correct as of 16 February 2025

Nathaniel Pole (born 21 October 2004) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for Blues. His preferred position is hooker. [1]

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Early career

Pole attended Sacred Heart College, Auckland having come through the Auckland and Blue academy, being named as a reserve for the New Zealand U20 squad in 2024. [2] He has represented the Blues at U20 level since 2023. [3]

Professional career

Pole was called into the Blues squad ahead of Round 1 of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. [4] He would make his debut in the same round, coming on as a replacement against the Chiefs. [5]

References

  1. "Nathaniel Pole". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  2. "Seven young Blues earn NZ U20 selection". Blues. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  3. "U20 Wide Squad". 9 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
  4. "Tu'ungafasi marks 150th cap". Blues (Press release). 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  5. "McKenzie steps up as Chiefs gain final revenge on Blues". SANZAAR. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.