Dylan Pledger
New Zealand rugby union player
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Dylan Pledger (born 5 June 2005) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Highlanders and Otago. His preferred position is halfback.[1]
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| Born | 5 June 2005 New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb; 11 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | King's High School, Dunedin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
Pledger grew up in Dunedin and attended King's High School, Dunedin, where he played rugby,[2] earning selection for the New Zealand Schools side in 2022.[3] After leaving school he joined the Highlanders academy system representing the Highlanders U20 side in 2025.[4] His performances earned him selection for the New Zealand U20 side in 2024 and 2025.[5][6]
Professional career
Pledger has represented Otago in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC.[7] He was named in the Highlanders squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.[8]
