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635:. He scored his first Test try against Canada and was generally impressive on attack and easily breaking the line and his big stature was intimidating to the opposition. However, question marks over his defensive game and inexperience meant he was not selected for the knockout stage of the tournament despite an injury to Umaga.
837:. 2012 also marked a 'below-par' season for Nonu in terms of form and his struggle to return to the No. 12 jersey for the All Blacks. Nonu's performances following his return from his Black Rams sabbatical were met with poor response and subsequently led to his exclusion from the match-day 22 for the
1021:"Michael, my second one, he's seven years old. When he was growing up, I was trying to feed him meat – chicken – and he never liked it. I thought 'let's try something new'. I said 'I'm not going to eat meat because I feel sorry for him enough, he'll (feel) stink. If we're going out and I'm ordering a
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Nonu missed selection for the Tri
Nations in 2004 after a form slump in the Super 12. He forced his way back into contention playing for Wellington in the 2004 NPC, and played as a substitute in all four matches on the All Blacks' undefeated end of year tour to Europe.
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runner who excels at breaking the line and creating space for outside backs. In 2005, Henry described Nonu as "young Tana," underlining the impression that he was being groomed as a potential successor to Umaga. This comparison has been confirmed in recent times by
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Wellington Lions captain Umaga was rested during the 2005 NPC, and in his absence Nonu was promoted to the captaincy of the team. During the NPC, he established himself as one of New
Zealand's most dangerous midfield runners. He was selected for the 2005 All Blacks
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According to Nonu, part of the reason why he had remained in good condition and fitness despite his advancing years was because he was very careful about what he ate, crediting his new diet with his resurgence playing Super Rugby for the Blues at 37 years old.
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ended up winning 40-7. He then went on to play New
Zealand's next game in the Tri-Nations against Australia where he scored the opening try. He played the final game of the tournament against Australia and scored his 21st international try.
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Nonu was selected as the starting inside centre for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, he played in nearly every pool game. Nonu played every knockout match and scored a 50m solo try to help the All Blacks beat
Australia 34-17 in the final.
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Nonu returned to the All Blacks number 12 jersey. Following
Williams' departure to Japan and then the NRL, Nonu played all but one of the remaining tests as second five-eighth, except against Scotland where he came off the bench.
853:, Nonu returned to the All Blacks starting lineup in the first week of the inaugural Rugby Championship at 13, centre, with Sonny Bill at 12, forming what was considered the most 'destructive' centre pairing in world rugby.
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being chosen to take his place. He damaged the base of his left thumb playing club rugby in
Wellington, which required him to have surgery. He was, however, included in the end of year tour with the All Blacks.
650:. Nonu played at second five-eighth for the Possibles in the 2005 All Blacks trial, scoring two tries and setting up two more to inspire the Possibles to an upset win over the Probables. He played in the
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Major League Rugby announced in
October 2019 that Nonu would play for the San Diego Legion in the 2020 season. Nonu was named captain of the San Diego Legion for the 2022 season.
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In 2008, Nonu returned to the All Blacks, starting in the majority of tests throughout the year, and regarded to be the All Blacks first choice inside centre.
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Nonu is well known for his explosiveness and powerful attacking runs and regularly breaks the defensive line at will. 2011 World Cup-winning All Blacks coach
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Nonu returned to the
Hurricanes for the 2015 Super Rugby season, the team he left in 2011. It was speculated that the departure of former Hurricanes coach
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and he's eating his carrots and cucumber … so I said look for the love of my son I won't eat meat because I'll try to be the same as him".
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competition. He played for the
Wellington Secondary Schools team in 1999–2000, and the Wellington Under 19s team in 2001. He also played
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franchises initially stated they weren't interested in signing him), Nonu eventually turned down a lucrative offer to play for French
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on 28 September 2013 marked a record fiftieth international game in combination with Conrad Smith.
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1622:"Ma'a Nonu opens up on his non-meat diet, playing for the Blues and being his own man"
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After one season in Auckland, Nonu moved to Dunedin, signing a one-year deal with the
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during the Test against Ireland, but was later cleared of the charge.
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Nonu played his first international of 2011 in a friendly against
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on the wing. He again missed selection for the 2005 Tri Nations.
529:(MLR). He plays in the inside centre, but can also cover outside
1492:. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2015
752:'s 2007 squad but was instead dropped to the Junior All Blacks.
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New Zealand expatriate rugby union players in the United States
1537:"INTERNATIONAL RUGBY SUPERSTAR JOINS SAN DIEGO LEGION FOR 2020"
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Nonu signed on with the Blues for the 2019 Super Rugby season.
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1512:"Ma'a Nonu: All Black great returns to New Zealand with Blues"
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players who have won the Rugby World Cup on multiple occasions
1596:"Rugby Union News, Live Rugby Scores, Results & Fixtures"
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In December 2006, Nonu expressed a desire to switch codes to
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Rugbyheaven website, 3 July 2006, retrieved 12 October 2006.
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Nonu played on the wing for much of the 2005 Super 12, with
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writer @patmck6, Patrick McKendry Sports (6 June 2019).
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Nonu made his debut for the Blues in round three of the
1338:(Press release). The Blues. 1 July 2011. Archived from
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Rugby World Cup winning teams, becoming one of only 43
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throughout 2014 and ultimately gain selection for the
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in the midfield. He was selected for the All Blacks'
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New Zealand expatriate rugby union players in France
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Following the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Nonu joined the
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player from New Zealand who currently plays for the
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New Zealand expatriate rugby union players in Japan
1410:"Kirwan 'disappointed' in Ma'a Nonu shifting south"
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1432:"All Blacks' Ma'a Nonu signs deal with the Blues"
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99:108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb)
849:. Due to injury to former Hurricanes teammate
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1312:. Media Titles. 1 March 2012. Archived from
1192:"Ma'a Nonu set for return to the Hurricanes"
670:tour, playing Tests as a substitute against
572:Primary School in Wellington, then attended
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1412:. Television New Zealand. 16 October 2012
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961:Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
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1306:"Nonu: Japanese not helping themselves"
1280:"Ma'a Nonu enjoying being No 1 at last"
794:. On 23 October 2011, he played in the
611:, with the selectors preferring Umaga,
540:He was a key member of the All Blacks'
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786:Nonu was selected for the All Blacks
759:2011 Tri-Nations & Rugby World Cup
592:Professional career and the All Blacks
517:; born 21 May 1982) is a professional
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998:. Like Umaga, he is an exceptional
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91:182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
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1362:"Ma'a Nonu joins Auckland Blues"
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1570:"Great chance for "young Tana""
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319:Correct as of 1 April 2023
2903:East Coast rugby union players
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1598:. Planet Rugby. Archived from
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923:paved the way for his return.
682:. He was cited for an alleged
16:New Zealand rugby union player
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2843:New Zealand Latter Day Saints
1472:"Toulon sign Nonu and Nalaga"
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841:. Nonu's place was filled by
2918:2015 Rugby World Cup players
2913:2011 Rugby World Cup players
2908:2003 Rugby World Cup players
1490:"New Year honours list 2016"
1390:. Fairfax. 16 September 2012
1190:Robson, Toby (6 July 2014).
880:team for 2014, (where all 5
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2848:Blues (Super Rugby) players
1286:. Fairfax. 14 November 2008
876:After struggling to find a
658:as a substitute, replacing
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1742:Statistics from Fox Sports
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847:2012 Rugby Championship
835:2012 Super Rugby season
828:2011 Super Rugby season
1574:Television New Zealand
1336:"Nonu joins the Blues"
1217:"Worse break for Nonu"
908:the following year in
1782:– current squad
957:2016 New Year Honours
861:Super Rugby movements
822:. This was after the
742:National Rugby League
2577:2015 Rugby World Cup
2319:2011 Rugby World Cup
2188:(injury replacement)
2078:2003 Rugby World Cup
1996:Filimoni Waqainabete
1797:Brendan Amiatu-Tanoi
1364:. Yahoo. 1 July 2011
943:on a two-year deal.
941:2015 Rugby World Cup
788:2011 Rugby World Cup
746:2007 Rugby World Cup
410:National sevens team
326:International career
2813:Rugby union centres
2580:winners (3rd title)
2466:(replaced Muliaina)
2322:winners (2nd title)
1885:Payton Telea-Ilalio
1871:Djustice Sears-Duru
1576:. 15 September 2005
1478:. 20 December 2014.
1452:on 19 February 2015
1342:on 12 February 2013
1266:23 May 2007 at the
1242:The Daily Telegraph
967:Second Blues return
892:, to return to the
843:Sonny Bill Williams
717:, Conrad Smith and
707:Air New Zealand Cup
114:Notable relative(s)
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2030:New Zealand squads
1967:Lincoln McClutchie
1851:Christian Poidevin
1434:. 22 October 2013.
839:France test series
527:Major League Rugby
125:Rugby union career
24:
2868:RC Toulon players
2818:Rugby union wings
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2571:New Zealand squad
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2313:New Zealand squad
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2072:New Zealand squad
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1976:Harris Rutherford
1925:Danny Christensen
1846:Fakaʻosi Pifeleti
1719:at ItsRugby.co.uk
1166:"Ma'a Allan Nonu"
1095:. 10 October 2019
724:The game against
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808:Ricoh Black Rams
802:Ricoh Black Rams
744:(NRL) after the
740:and play in the
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688:Brian O'Driscoll
588:as a youngster.
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1238:"Nonu eyes NRL"
1236:Phelps, James.
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