Lewis Marshall
Lewis Marshall (born 29 August 1988) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays for Manawatu in the Mitre 10 Cup. His preferred position is fullback, though he is a versatile backline player.[1]
| Date of birth | 29 August 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Wainuiomata, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 94 kg (207 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hato Paora College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Although from Wainuiomata, Marshall attended Hato Paora College, in Feilding.[1][2]
Marshall did not start playing rugby union until his first year of Secondary education. He initially played rugby league.[2]
He started his provincial career with Manawatu, making his debut in 2010.
In 2015, Marshall was forced to move away from the Manawatu to Hawke's Bay after his partner received a teaching job. Marshall himself then got a job as a teacher aide.[2]
Family
Marshall and his partner, Tammy, have a 19-month old son.[2]
References
- Lampp, Peter (12 October 2012). "Marshall has eyes on a blazer". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- Herald, New Zealand. "Rugby: Ex-Turbo surprise pick in Magpies' ITM squad". m.nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
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