Michael Paterson

This article is about a rugby player. For the computer scientist, see Michael S. Paterson.

Michael Paterson

Date of birth	9 May 1985 (1985-05-09) (age 26)
Place of birth	Christchurch
Height	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	107 kg (16 st 12 lb)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Lock
Provincial/State sides
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2006-2009 2010-	Canterbury Cardiff Blues	39	(30)
Super Rugby
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2007-2009 2010	Crusaders Hurricanes	22 13	(0) (15)

Michael Paterson (born 9 May 1985) is a rugby union player for the Cardiff Blues in the RaboDirect Pro12 competition. He plays as a lock or blindside flanker. Paterson has represented the New Zealand under 21s but is yet to gain a cap for the All Blacks. Before moving to Cardiff, Paterson was considered by many to be a strong contender to join the New Zealand squad.^[1]

References

1. ^ Cardiff Blues Squad Profile

External links

• Crusaders profile
• Cardiff Blues Squad Profile

Persondata
Name	Paterson, Michael
Alternative names
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Date of birth	9 May 1985
Place of birth	Christchurch
Date of death
Place of death