Andrew Blowers

Andrew Francis Blowers (born 27 March 1975) is a rugby union player who played for Auckland Blues, Northampton Saints and Bristol. He played for the All Blacks between 1996 and 1999 in which he had played 11 tests and 7 games. His position is flanker.

Andrew Blowers
Birth nameAndrew Francis Blowers
Date of birth (1975-03-27) 27 March 1975
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight16 st 7 lb (105 kg)
SchoolMount Albert Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
All Black No. 956
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–1998
1999
2001–2005
2007–
Blues
Hurricanes
Northampton Saints
Bristol
34
11
44

8
(70)
(0)


(0)
Correct as of 2 September 2007
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Auckland 45 ()
Correct as of 2 September 2007
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–1999 New Zealand 18 (5)
Correct as of 20 February 2007

Bristol announced the signing of the former All Black to boost their push for Heineken Cup qualification following the loss of Dan Ward-Smith to injury.

International career

Blowers was born in Auckland, New Zealand. As a result of his Samoan heritage, he started his international career for the Samoa national rugby union team. Blowers' scored on his All Blacks debut on Tuesday, 6 August 1996, versus Boland Invitation XV at Worcester. Four days later he received his first international cap versus South Africa at Cape Town.

After 18 All Black matches he played his final game against Italy on Thursday, 14 October 1999. Of his 11 competitive tests the All Blacks won 10, their only loss coming at the hands of Australia.[1]

Blowers is no longer eligible to play for All Blacks because he no longer plays in New Zealand.

References

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