Charles Riechelmann | |
Birth Name: | Charles Calvin Riechelmann |
Birth Place: | Nukuʻalofa, Tonga |
Height: | 1.92m (06.3feet) |
Weight: | 107kg (236lb) |
Ru Position: | Lock |
Amatteam1: | Grammar-Carlton |
Repyears1: | 1997 |
Repteam1: | New Zealand |
Repcaps1: | 6 |
Reppoints1: | 15 |
Super1: | Blues |
Superapps1: | 42 |
Superpoints1: | 15 |
Superyears1: | 1996-1999 |
Ru Province1: | Auckland |
Ru Provinceyears1: | 1994-1999 |
Ru Provinceapps1: | 76 |
Ru Provincepoints1: | 60 |
School: | Auckland Grammar School |
Birth Date: | 26 April 1972 |
Charles Riechelmann (RICK-le-man, born 26 April 1972) is a former professional rugby union player who played as a lock. He played for Auckland provincially and the Blues in the Super Rugby competition. He was part of the Blues' title-winning teams in 1996 and 1997. Although he was born in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga, he played for New Zealand at international level, making him the first Tongan-born All Black. He played six test matches (in all cases as a reserve) for New Zealand in 1997, scoring three tries.
In 2020 and 2021/22, he completed two seasons of Match Fit with Classic All Blacks. He was one of the most flexible members in the group in season 2.[1] [2]