Simon Mannering
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Personal information | ||
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Full name | Simon Alexander Mannering | |
Date of birth | 28/8/1986 | |
Place of birth | Napier, New Zealand | |
Height | 190cm | |
Weight | 102kg | |
Nickname | Big Si | |
Position | Second Row/Centre | |
Club information | ||
Current club | New Zealand Warriors | |
Youth clubs | ||
Wellington Orcas | ||
Professional clubs* | ||
Years | Club | Apps (points) |
2005-2006 | New Zealand | 25 (40)10 tries |
Representative teams** | ||
2006 | New Zealand Kiwis | 1 |
* Professional club appearances and points |
Simon Mannering (born 28 August 1986 is a New Zealand rugby league player for the New Zealand Warriors. His position of choice is centre. He was selected for the New Zealand Kiwis international squad for the 2006 Tri Nations tournament[1]. He played in every game of the series for the Kiwis and was named Rookie of the year for the Kiwis.
Thus far he has played 25 career games for the Warriors, scoring 10 tries. Former New Zealand Warriors Captain Kevin Campion has written that Mannering may become one of New Zealands' greatest ever players.
He was educated at Nelson College. He is from Motueka.