Photo: Geoff Trotter / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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.
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
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- rugby union player
2. Background
- High school
- Christchurch Boys' High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Colin Slade born?
Born October 10, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Colin Slade from?
Colin Slade is from Christchurch, New Zealand.
What does Colin Slade do?
Colin Slade works as rugby union player.
How tall is Colin Slade?
Colin Slade is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.