Trent Wiremu Kitahi Renata (born 13 May 1988) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently is playing for Wellington in the Mitre 10 Cup.
| Birth name | Trent Wiremu Kitahi Renata | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 13 May 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hamilton, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 90 kg (14 st 2 lb; 198 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Hamilton Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
editHe started his rugby career playing at fullback for Waikato in the ITM Cup.
He made his Super Rugby debut for the Chiefs during the 2010 Super 14 season, scoring 10 points in 2 games whilst a member of the franchise's Wider Training Group.
An injury crisis in the Highlanders camp ahead of the 2013 Super Rugby season saw him named as a late replacement for Declan O'Donnell in the Dunedin side's main squad.[1]
Renata has previously represented both New Zealand Under 20 and the Māori All Blacks.[2][3]
Renata signed for Otago for the 2014 ITM Cup season, allowing him to play during the post-season for his Dunedin Club Rugby team, Dunedin.
Renata signed for the Tasman Makos for the 2015 ITM Cup season.
Renata is now currently playing for Wellington in the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup season.
References
edit- ^ "Renata receives Highlanders call up". Rugby 365. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Trent Renata IRB JWC Player Profile". Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Maori All Blacks squad for 2012 European tour". Retrieved 24 January 2013.