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Sam Whitelock - Source: Photosport
Sam Whitelock
DOB: 12/10/88
Position: Lock
Physical: 2.02m, 102kg
Province: Canterbury
Tests: 25
Test Points: 15 (Three Tries)
Test Debut: June 12, 2010 v Ireland in New Plymouth
From the fast becoming famous Whitelock family, Sam is one of four
brothers who has represented New Zealand at under-19 or under-20
level and he follows in the footsteps of his older brother George,
who made his All Blacks debut in 2009. This particular Whitelock is
a lock forward, with sound ball-winning skills, but it is huge
workrate around the field which has caught the eye in the part of
his career. In 2011 he established himself as a starting lock in
the victorious 2011 World Cup winning All Blacks team. In 2012 he
is set to play a more senior role in the pack now that Brad Thorn
has retired.
