- Stephen Brett
Rugger
name = Stephen Brett
birthname =
dateofbirth =
birthyear = 1985
birthmonth = 11
birthday = 23
placeofbirth =Waiouru ,New Zealand
age = 21
height = height|m=1.85
weight = convert|85|kg|stlb|abbr=on
ru_position = First five-eighth|capital=yes, Second five-eighth|capital=yes
ru_currentclub =
ru_nationalyears = 2006-
ru_nationalteam =New Zealand Rugby Under 21s
ru_nationalcaps = -
ru_nationalpoints = (-)
ru_ntupdate =2007-02-01
super14 = Crusaders
super14caps = 18
super14points = (97)
super14years = 2006-
super14update =2007-02-01
ru_province = Canterbury
ru_provinceyears = 2005-2006
ru_provincecaps = 13
ru_provincepoints = (-)
ru_provinceupdate =2007-02-01
other = yes
occupation =
school =Christchurch Boys' High School
URL =Stephen Brett (born
23 November 1985 inWaiouru ,New Zealand ) is arugby union footballer who plays for Canterbury in the Air New Zealand Cup, the Crusaders in theSuper 14 , and is a current member of the Junior All Blacks. He is a versatile back whose preferred position is first five-eighth, although he can also play second five-eighth and fullback. He is the stepson of former Canterbury and All Black centreVictor Simpson .Brett is known for his brilliant running and passing ability, and has worked on improving his kicking and defensive skills. [cite news| url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/4/story.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10421963 |title=Rugby: Brett stepping out of the shadows |publisher=nzherald.co.nz |accessdate=2007-02-01 |date=
2007-02-01 ] [cite news| url=http://forum.sportal.com.au/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=6868 |title= How good is Stephen Brett? |publisher= Sportal Forums |accessdate=2008-03-27]Brett made his Super Rugby debut in 2006 but had to wait until the following season to make his mark. With regular first-five
Daniel Carter being unavailable for much of the season due to the World Cup conditioning program, Brett seized his chance in the number 10 jersey and finished 2007 as the Crusader's top scorer with 90 points.He continued his good form into the 2008 competition, scoring a try and picking up the Man of the Match award in the Crusaders' brilliant 54-19 victory over reigning champions the Bulls in
Pretoria [cite news| url=http://www.planetrugby.com/Story/0,18259,3824_3183742,00.html|title=Bulls collapse at home|publisher=Planet-Rugby.com|accessdate=2008-03-27 |date=2008-02-22 ] , before breaking his collarbone in a 55-7 win against the Cheetahs. The injury sidelined Brett for around six weeks. [cite news| url=http://www.rugbyheaven.com.au/news/super14/bretts-wing-clipped/2008/03/17/1205602244764.html |title=Brett faces six weeks with 'significant' injury|publisher=rugbyheaven07.com.au|accessdate=2008-03-27 |date=2008-03-17 ]References
External links
* [http://www.crfu.co.nz/main/index.cfm/1,167,813,html/Stephen-Brett Profile on Canterbury Rugby Football Union site]
* [http://www.crfu.co.nz/main/index.cfm/1,80,639,html/Stephen-Brett Crusaders profile]
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