Who is Rieko Ioane? Ten things you should know about All Blacks back

From time to time, New Zealand produce a rugby participant able to taking your breath away. Rieko Ioane falls firmly into that class.

Standing at 6ft 2in tall and weighing greater than 16 stone, he’s a modern-day rugby athlete with a bundle of expertise besides.

Associated: All Blacks Rugby World Cup squad

Ten issues you need to find out about Reiko Ioane

1. Born on March 18, 1997 in Auckland.

2. His dad, Eddie, performed worldwide rugby for Samoa and his mom Sandra Wihongi is a former Black Fern.

3. Rieko’s brother Akira can also be an All Blacks worldwide, making 21 appearances for his nation.

4. The Ioane household migrated to Japan when Rieko was younger, and his father performed professionally for Ricoh Black Rams.

5. He competed within the Rio 2016 Summer season Olympics and received the All Blacks Sevens Participant of the 12 months.

6. Made his provincial debut for Auckland aged 17 after being signed in 2015, and for the Blues in 2016.

7. Rieko was first known as as much as the All Blacks in 2016 for the Rugby Championship however wasn’t capped. He made his debut later that 12 months off the bench towards Italy and scored his first Take a look at strive in a 68-10 victory.

8. Was the youngest participant chosen by New Zealand for the All Blacks squad to face the British and Irish Lions in 2017 after a barnstorming show for the Blues of their 22-16 win over the touring aspect.

9. Earned his a hundredth cap for the Blues within the Tremendous Rugby Pacific defeat to the Crusaders in 2023.

10. Earlier than the 2023 Rugby Championship, Ioane had scored 33 tries in 59 All Blacks appearances – 4 behind Jonah Lomu’s haul of 37 (from 63 appearances).

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