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Colin Slade

コリン・スレイド　/　こりん・すれいど

Rugby union player from New Zealand

October 10, 1987 (age 38)　・　Christchurch, New Zealand

rugby union player

My Take

Colin Slade represents a kind of player I have a soft spot for, the dependable craftsman rather than the headline act. Coming out of Christchurch Boys' High and breaking into the All Blacks in 2009, he then played his part in the 2011 Rugby World Cup triumph, the ultimate stage in his sport. His versatility across the backline, anchored at first five-eighth, made him the sort of squad member coaches quietly cherish. There is real merit in being the man who fits wherever needed without complaint. I admire athletes who measure success by the team's results rather than personal spotlight.

Overview

Colin Richard Slade (born 10 October 1987) is a retired New Zealand professional rugby union player. He played primarily at first five-eighth, as well as all other backline positions on occasions. He was first selected for the All Blacks in 2009. He was a key member of the 2011 Rugby World Cup winning team. He was also included in the 2015 Rugby World Cup, but played in only one match against Namibia.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Colin Slade
Name (Japanese): コリン・スレイド
Reading: こりん・すれいど
Born: October 10, 1987 (age 38)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Libra / Rabbit
Origin: Christchurch, New Zealand
Blood type: Private
Height: 183 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: rugby union player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Christchurch Boys' High School
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B3%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%89

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