Benson Stanley

Benson Stanley (born 11 September 1984 in New South Wales, Australia) is a rugby union player for US Montauban in the Pro D2. Stanley is a product of Auckland Grammar. He plays as a centre. Benson is one of the Stanley rugby clan that includes Chase, Joe, Jeremy, and Kyle. Benson is also the brother of Harlequin F.C. player Winston Stanley. Stanley was named in the 2010 All Blacks squad,[1] making three appearances during the 2010 season. He played for the Blues in the Super Rugby competition between 2008 and 2012.

Benson Stanley

Birth name	Benson Joel Stanley
Date of birth	(1984-09-11) 11 September 1984
Place of birth	New South Wales, Australia
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	98 kg (216 lb)
School	Auckland Grammar School
University	University of Auckland
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre All Black No. 1102 Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2012–2017 2017-19 2019- Clermont Auvergne Pau US Montauban 103 48 1 (65) (25) (0) Correct as of 31 January 2015 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2003–12 Auckland 36 (20) Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2008–12 Blues 53 (40) Correct as of 4 June 2012 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2010 New Zealand 3 (0)

In 2012, it was announced that Stanley had signed a two-year deal with French side ASM Clermont Auvergne, starting with the 2012–13 Top 14 season.