Ben May (rugby player)
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Super 14
May made his Super 14 debut for the Crusaders against the Lions in 2007, he then debuted for the Chiefs against the Blues in 2008. May signed with the Waikato Rugby UnionWaikato Rugby Union
The Waikato Rugby Union is the official governing body of rugby union in the Waikato area in the North Island of New Zealand. Its senior representative team competes in the ITM Cup , and won the inaugural Air New Zealand Cup in 2006.Waikato Rugby Union was founded in 1921...
for three years from 2009. In 2008 He was drafted to the Chiefs where he played a total of 12 games for the franchise. He has 15 provincial caps for Tasman
Tasman
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. While he predominantly plays at tighthead
Rugby union positions
In the game rugby union, there are fifteen players on each team, comprising eight forwards and seven backs . Depending upon the competition, there may be up to eight replacement players. Early games consisted primarily of forwards that attacked plus a handful of "tends" that played back in defence...
, he can also change sides of the scrum to play loosehead
Rugby union positions
In the game rugby union, there are fifteen players on each team, comprising eight forwards and seven backs . Depending upon the competition, there may be up to eight replacement players. Early games consisted primarily of forwards that attacked plus a handful of "tends" that played back in defence...
. Waikato Rugby Union Chief Executive Graham Bowen said:
[We] are excited with the signing of Ben. He is a powerful, dynamic young prop who will be a great asset to our player stocks for seasons to come. We wish him a successful season with Tasman and look forward to seeing him in red, yellow and black next year.