Peter Nixon (rugby union)

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Peter Nixon
Full namePeter William Nixon
Date of birth (1984-07-05) 5 July 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Nelson, New Zealand
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb)
School Christ's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) No. 8
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2005–06 Canterbury 3 (5)
2007 Tasman 7 (0)
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2007 Crusaders 3 (0)

Peter William Nixon (born 5 July 1984) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player. [1]

Born in Nelson, Nixon attended Christ's College and was a New Zealand under-21s representative loose forward. [2]

Nixon started his provincial career at Canterbury but found it hard to force his way into the line up and in 2007 was loaned out to Tasman, who were looking to replace the departed George Naoupu. [3] He made three appearances off the bench for the Crusaders during the 2007 Super 14 season. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Nixon beats injury to join Crusaders". The Press . 28 October 2006. p. F3.
  2. ↑ "Nixon making his mark in No 8 jersey". Stuff.co.nz .
  3. ↑ "Tasman wants Canty's scalp". Stuff.co.nz.
  4. ↑ "Peter William Nixon". New Zealand Rugby History.
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