Joe Wheeler (rugby union)
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20 October 1987
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| Born | Joseph Thomas Wheeler 20 October 1987 Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (18 st 2 lb; 254 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Marlborough Boys' College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Ben Wheeler (brother) Ray Dowker (grandfather) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Joseph Thomas Wheeler (born 20 October 1987) is a New Zealand television presenter and former rugby union player. He played as a lock or flanker for Suntory Sungoliath in the Japanese Top League.[1] Wheeler was selected in the New Zealand Māori All Blacks and represented them on the November 2013 tour of North America.[2]
A product of the Marlborough Boys' College 1st XV, Wheeler made his Super Rugby debut for the Crusaders against the Sharks in 2010.[3] He joined the Highlanders for the 2013 Super Rugby season on a two-year deal.[4]
Television career
After retiring from playing rugby, Wheeler was hired by Sky Sport to commentate rugby. He is still with Sky TV and is a popular rugby commentator with both viewers and the players alike.
In April 2021, Wheeler apologised after mimicking an Asian accent in an offensive way when talking about former teammate Kazuki Himeno during a post-match interview with another Highlanders player.[5]
