Johnny McNicholl
| Full name | Johnny McNicholl | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 September 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 96 kg (15 st 2 lb) | ||
| School | Cashmere High School | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Fullback / Wing | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2016− | Scarlets | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2011–16 | Canterbury | 60 | (155) |
| correct as of 29 October 2016. | |||
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2013–16 | Crusaders | 39 | (80)17t |
| correct as of 22 May 2016. | |||
Johnny McNicholl (born 24 September 1990) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who plays as a Winger/fullback for the Scarlets regional side in the Pro12 league. He was a member of the Crusaders Wider Training Squad in 2012 and subsequently promoted to the senior squad for 2013.[1]
McNicholl was a stand-out performer in the 2012 ITM Cup, heading the Top Tryscorers list with 10, three ahead of his nearest rival. His consistent ability to cross the line drew interest from new Blues coach John Kirwan, but McNicholl, who plays his club rugby for Sydenham in the Christchurch Metro competition, opted to commit to the Crusaders.[2] He is known for his right foot step and pace similar to Bryan Habana. He has caught the attention of the All Blacks in recent months for his right hand fend..
References
- ↑ "Johnny McNicholl Profile". Crusaders. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ↑ "Crusaders profile – Johnny McNicholl". Rugbylinks. Retrieved 30 January 2013.