Sam Anderson-Heather

Sam Anderson-Heather (born 15 February 1988) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who played as a hooker for Otago in the ITM Cup[1] and the Highlanders in Super Rugby.[2][3]

Sam Anderson-Heather
Full nameSamuel George Anderson-Heather
Date of birth (1988-02-15) 15 February 1988
Place of birthDunedin, New Zealand
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight104 kg (16 st 5 lb; 229 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Otago / Highlanders
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2018 Otago 62 (45)
2014 Highlanders 1 (0)
2018 Crusaders 1 (0)
Correct as of 3 december 2020
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Cook Islands 2 (0)
Correct as of 3 december 2020

Career

Anderson-Heather's early career was largely injury hit and despite being named in the Highlanders wider-training squad in both 2010 and 2011 he barely featured. 2012 saw an upturn in his fortunes and he got regular game time at ITM Cup level. The departure of Shota Horie to the Melbourne Rebels in 2013 saw him firmly installed as back-up to Liam Coltman for the Otago Razorbacks.[1]

Injuries to 2 of the Highlanders 3 senior hookers in the middle of the 2014 Super Rugby season saw Anderson-Heather called up as short-term injury cover. He made his Super Rugby debut on 24 May 2014 as second-half replacement for Ged Robinson in a 30–32 loss to the Crusaders.[4]

References
  1. "Sam Anderson-Heather Otago Rugby Player Profile". Otago Rugby. Archived from the original on 25 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  2. "Sam Anderson-Heather itsrugby Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  3. "Sam Anderson-Heather ESPN Scrum Player Profile". ESPN. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  4. "Highlanders vs Crusaders 24 May 2014 Match Breakdown". SA Rugby. Retrieved 25 May 2014.


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