Nasi Manu

nasi manu

Player Details

Position Number 8
Born 15/08/1988 in Lincoln
Height 1.9m
Weight 112kg
Province Canterbury
Provincial Caps 45
Provincial Points 20 (4t)
Provincial Debut 2007 v Counties Manukau
Super Rugby Caps 33
Super Rugby Points 10 (2t)
Super Rugby Debut 2008 v Bulls

Biography

Manu played first-class rugby before he even played club rugby – a rare distinction. A nephew of former Australian test loose forward Daniel Manu, he played for New Zealand Secondary Schools in 2005 and 2006 and for New Zealand under 19 and under 20.  Manu made his Super Rugby debut for the Crusaders in 2008, and was first selected for the Highlanders in 2010.  Manu is a strong running number 8 who brings explosive power to the Highlanders back-three.