Codey Rei
New Zealand rugby union player
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Codey Spencer Rei (born 2 February 1989) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays in the wing, fly-half and fullback position and is considered a utility back.
Full nameCodey Spencer Rei
Born2 February 1989
Patea, New Zealand
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb)
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| Full name | Codey Spencer Rei | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 2 February 1989 Patea, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | New Plymouth Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In June 2016 it was announced Rei had signed for Kobe Kobelco Steelers on a two-year contract.[1]
Rei has captained the Chiefs development side.[2]
He has played for ITM Cup side Taranaki[3] as well as for North Harbour.[4][5]
Rei has also been capped for New Zealand's māori international side the Māori All Blacks.
Personal
Rei and his partner have a son, Reggie.[5]
Rei is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngā Ruahine and Te Ātiawa descent).[6]