Will Stodart Explained

Will Stodart
Birth Date:3 October 2003
Birth Place:New Zealand
Height:1950NaN0
Weight:1150NaN0
Position:Lock / Flanker
Currentclub:,
Years1:2023–
Apps1:3
Points1:5
Years2:2024–
Repyears1:2023
Repteam1:New Zealand U20
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:10
Clubupdate:11 December 2023
Repupdate:11 December 2023

Will Stodart (born 3 October 2003) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and . His preferred position is lock or flanker.[1]

Early career

Stodart attended St Andrew's College, Christchurch where he captained the First XV rugby team.[2] He moved to Otago after school, joining the Highlanders academy who he represented at U20 level, and was named in the New Zealand U20 in 2023.[3] He has cited Liam Squire as his favourite player.[4]

Professional career

Stodart has represented in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[5] He originally wasn't named in the squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season,[6] however was named as a replacement player in December 2023.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Will Stodart. Ultimate Rugby. 11 December 2023.
  2. News: Dramatic end to Christchurch schools’ rugby clash. Star News. 11 June 2021. 11 December 2023.
  3. News: New Zealand Under 20 team named ahead of final World Rugby U20 Championship pool match against Japan Under 20. All Blacks. 3 July 2023. 11 December 2023.
  4. News: Getting to know: Baby Blacks U20s forward Will Stodart. Rugby Pass. 1 July 2023. 11 December 2023.
  5. News: 2023 OTAGO SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE NPC . Otago Rugby Football Union . 4 July 2023 . 4 July 2023.
  6. News: Highlanders add Will Stodart to squad as replacement for injured locks. Stuff.co.nz. 12 December 2023. 12 December 2023.
  7. Experience key for developing next generation . Highlanders . 12 December 2023 . 12 December 2023.