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Super 14 Profile: Israel Dagg
DOB: June 6 1988
Physcial: 1.88 m and 96 kg
Team: Highlanders
Province: Hawke's Bay
Super 14 Matches: 0
Super 14 Tries: 0
The prodigious talents of Israel Dagg have been scooped up by the Highlanders and the Super 14 rookie is set to play a starring role.
Plucked straight from Lindisfarne College to make his first class debut for Hawke's Bay as an 18-year-old meant that Dagg has always had an air of expectation.
And so far he has delivered. At just 20-years-old he has quite the resume: a star performer for the New Zealand Sevens side in the 2007 season along with three standout years with the most improved provincial team in the country has rightfully earned him a Super 14 contract.
His form in last season's Air New Zealand Cup was outstanding in a mighty Hawke's Bay team. He is a graceful fullback, a pleasure to watch with the ability to execute an overlap with shrewd judgement or if necessary - he can really put his foot down.
It was some what surprising that the Hurricanes didn't select Dagg but with Cory Jane seemingly having a mortgage on the number 15 jersey there, the capital's loss is the Highlanders gain.
Dagg can expect lots of game time too, he is the only specialist fullback in their squad and with Hawke's Bay buddies Matt Berquist and Jason Shoemark also joining the ranks you couldn't accuse the Highlanders backline of being boring.
In fact the Hawke's Bay Highlanders' look rather exciting.
14 Quick Questions with Israel Dagg
Who was your favourite rugby player when you were growing up?
Jonah Lomu
What is the best thing about being a Highlanders player?
The great player's that have played in the jersey (before
me)
What will it take to win the 2009 Super 14 Championship?
Team-work, commitment, belief
Who is your favourite Highlanders team mate?
Jayden Hayward
If I wasn't a rugby player I would be....?
Professional cricketer
What is the most important part of your 'pre-game'
routine?
Drinking lots of water
Name your favourite non-rugby sports team.
Australian cricket team
If you could have any three bands/artists for your own private
concert, who would they be?
The Kooks, G-unit, Carl Cox
Out of any player in any Super 14 team, who would you least like
to step into a boxing ring with?
Neemia Tialata
What is your favourite rugby memory?
Winning the Ross Shield and player of the tournament
What is your favourite meal?
Chops and pasta
Who is the hardest player to tackle?
Lelia Masanga
Who has the biggest hit (tackle) in the Super 14?
Benson Stanley
What team in the Super 14 do you get the most pleasure out of
beating and why?
Haven't beaten a team yet
