Dane Coles

Dane Stuart Coles (born 10 December 1986) is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Japan Rugby League One club Kubota Spears and previously for the New Zealand national team.

Dane Coles
Coles representing New Zealand during the November Internationals
Full nameDane Stuart Coles
Date of birth (1986-12-10) 10 December 1986
Place of birthParaparaumu, New Zealand
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight110 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb)
SchoolParaparaumu College
Wellington College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Hurricanes
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2022 Wellington 71 (90)
2009–2023 Hurricanes 141 (145)
2024- Kubota Spears 6 (20)
Correct as of 28 Augusts 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007 New Zealand U21 1 (0)
2010 New Zealand Māori 3 (0)
2012–2023 New Zealand 90 (105)
Correct as of 29 October 2023

Coles was a key member of the 2015 Rugby World Cup winning team. He also Captained the Hurricanes to their maiden Super Rugby title in 2016. He was widely regarded as one of the best hookers in the world at the height of his career and was a nominee for World Rugby Player of the Year in 2016.

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