Mitchell Crosswell
NZ rugby union player
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Mitchell Crosswell (born 14 November 1988 in Feilding, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays in the flanker (and occasionally number eight) position for the provincial based ITM Cup side Taranaki.[1]
Full nameMitchell Colin Crosswell
Born14 November 1988
Feilding, New Zealand
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight106 kg (234 lb; 16 st 10 lb)
| Full name | Mitchell Colin Crosswell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 14 November 1988 Feilding, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb; 16 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Feilding High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Nick Crosswell (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
Crosswell made his provincial debut for Manawatu in 2008, he was a part of the Turbos squad up until 2011. He then went on to play a season for the Hino Red Dolphins in the Japanese competition. He then returned to New Zealand to play for provincial union, Taranaki, in the opening game of the 2013 ITM Cup.[2]
Personal life
Crosswell is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngāti Porou descent).[3]
