Tyler Laubscher (born 18 December 2000)[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby. His playing position is flanker. He was named in the Hurricanes squad for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.[2][3] He was also a member of the Manawatu 2021 Bunnings NPC squad.[4]

Tyler Laubscher
Date of birth (2000-12-18) 18 December 2000 (age 23)
Place of birthCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight104 kg (229 lb; 16 st 5 lb)
SchoolPalmerston North Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Manawatu, Hurricanes
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Manawatu 7 (5)
2022– Hurricanes 1 (0)
Correct as of 5 June 2022

Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Laubscher moved to New Zealand with his family in about 2010. They initially lived on Auckland's North Shore, before settling in Palmerston North. Laubscher was educated at Palmerston North Boys' High School, where he co-captained the school's 1st XV rugby team in 2018.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Tyler Laubscher". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Hurricanes 2022 squad announced" (Press release). Hurricanes. 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Super Rugby Pacific: Five New Zealand and Moana Pasifika squads revealed". Stuff.co.nz. 22 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Turbos finalised for 2021" (Press release). Manawatu Rugby. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  5. ^ Goile, Aaron (23 October 2020). "Young flanker defies injuries". Manawatū Standard. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
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