James Lentjes
| Date of birth | 16 January 1991 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Weight | 102 kg (225 lb; 16 st 1 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Loose forward | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| Taieri | |||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2014− | Otago | 24 | (35) |
| correct as of 28 October 2016. | |||
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2015− | Highlanders | 10 | (0) |
| correct as of 31 July 2016. | |||
James Lentjes (born 16 January 1991) is New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a loose forward for Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup and for the Highlanders in Super Rugby.
Playing Career
Lentjes moved through age levels in Canterbury, was a member of the Canterbury wider training squad in 2013, and had previously played for the Crusaders development side, the Knights.[1] However, in search of more playing time, Lentjes moved to Otago for the 2014 ITM Cup and went on to play eight games in his debutant season, scoring one try.
Following a string of injuries, Lentjes was called into the Highlanders squad midway through the 2015 Super Rugby season, making his debut against the Stormers on March 28. [2]
Lentjes was again called into the Highlanders squad as an emergency replacement vs. the Waratahs in the completion semi-final, and started both the Semi-final and Final as the Highlanders won the Super Rugby championship.
References
- ↑ Brendon Egan (2014-09-04). "James Lentjes set to battle old Canterbury pals". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2015-08-11.
- ↑ "James Lentjes". The Highlanders. Retrieved 2015-08-11.