John Afoa

Published: 2:43PM Monday June 01, 2009 Source: ONE Sport

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John Afoa
Position: Tighthead Prop
DOB: 16/10/1983
Physical: 1.83m, 120kg
Province: Auckland
Tests: 36
Points: 5 (One Try)
Test Debut: 2005 v Ireland in Dublin

The veteran prop - with an exceptional work rate - has been a regular for Auckland and the Blues for the better part of seven seasons. He first made his All Blacks debut in 2005 and, with an ability to play both sides of the scrum, he has been a regular bench man in Graham Henry's 22 ever since. The 2011 Rugby World Cup will be his swansong to New Zealand Rugby however as next season he has signed to play for Irish club Ulster.

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