Ere Enari

Ereatara C. Enari (born 30 May 1997) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a halfback for Canterbury in New Zealand's domestic Mitre 10 Cup.[1]

Ere Enari
Full nameEreatara C. Enari
Date of birth (1997-05-30) 30 May 1997
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb; 13 st 3 lb)
SchoolSt. Kentigern College
UniversityLincoln University
Notable relative(s)Michael Jones (uncle)
Eroni Clarke (uncle)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Half-back
Current team Canterbury, Crusaders
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Canterbury 20 (0)
2017– Crusaders 3 (0)
Correct as of 14 April 2019
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2017 New Zealand U20 7 (5)
Correct as of 14 April 2019

Early career

Enari had something of a nomadic childhood, being born in Auckland, but growing up in Gisborne and Palmerston North. He attended Saint Kentigern college in Auckland. After school, he moved to New Zealand's South Island to attend Lincoln University where he played Hawkins Cup rugby and won the championship in 2016. During this time he also attended the Crusaders Academy.[1][2]

Senior career

Enari was first named in the Canterbury squad ahead of the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup. Initially, he was expected to be 3rd choice halfback for the defending champions, however, season-ending injuries to first-choice Mitchell Drummond and his replacement Alby Mathewson saw Enari thrust into the starting number 9 jersey. He made 9 appearances, 7 of them from the start, as Canterbury retained their Mitre 10 Cup Premiership title which was their eighth success in nine seasons.[3]

International

Enari was a New Zealand Schoolboys representative in 2014 and also turned out for New Zealand Universities in 2015. He was involved with the New Zealand Under 20 team in 2016 where he worked with his future Canterbury head coach, Scott Robertson[4]

References
  1. "Ere Enari Canterbury Player Profile". Canterbury Rugby. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  2. "Ere Enari makes strides for Canterbury after tough break". Rugby Heaven. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  3. "Ere Enari itsrugby Player Statistics". it's rugby. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  4. "Ere Enari New Zealand Under 20 Player Profile". All Blacks.com. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
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