Keith Robinson (rugby player)
Player information | ||
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Full name | Keith John Robinson | |
birthday | December 14, 1976 | |
place of birth | Te Aroha , New Zealand | |
size | 198 cm | |
society | ||
society | no longer active | |
position | Second row striker | |
Clubs as active | ||
Years | society | Games (points) |
1998-1999 | Thames Valley | 20 (0) |
2000-2001 | Taranaki | 20 (0) |
2002-2007 | Waikato | 31 (5) |
2001-2007 | Chiefs (Super 14) | 34 (0) |
National team | ||
Years | National team | Games (points) |
2002-2007 | New Zealand | 12 (0) |
Status: August 11, 2007 |
Keith John Robinson (born December 14, 1976 in Te Aroha ) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played on the position of second-line striker .
He was named to the All Blacks in 2006 after making a sizeable comeback from a serious back injury. Before that, he last played against the Pacific Islanders in 2004 , as he was plagued by injuries during his playing days. He made his international debut on the November 2002 tour of the All Blacks, but after three internationals he had to wait another 18 months to be called up by new coach Graham Henry for the 2004 Tri Nations . He played for Waikato and Taranaki in the Air New Zealand Cup and for the Chiefs in the Super 14.
In October 2007 he announced his retirement from active rugby at the age of only 30. He cited his recurring injury to his left knee as the reason for his resignation.
He has a height of 1.98 m and a weight of 115 kg.
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personal data | |
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SURNAME | Robinson, Keith |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Robinson, Keith John (full name) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | New Zealand rugby union player |
DATE OF BIRTH | December 14, 1976 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Te Aroha |