Aled de Malmanche
Aled de Malmanche No.1033 |
| Position: |
Hooker/Prop |
| Height: |
1.85m |
| Weight: |
112kg |
| Place/D.O.B: |
11/September/1984 at Palmerston North |
| Education: |
Hamilton Boys' High School; WINTEC |
| Club: |
Hamilton Old Boys |
| Player Video: |
View Video |
Player Stats
| |
Games |
Points |
Début |
| Waikato |
57 |
25 |
6/08/2005 v North Harbour in Hamilton |
| Super 14 |
62 |
10 |
2007 v Brumbies |
| All Blacks |
4 |
|
27/06/2009 v Italy in Christchurch |
Aled made his debut for Waikato in 2005 against North Harbour. His first game for the All Blacks followed in 2009 against Italy.
He is able to play at both prop and hooker, and is an experienced front rower who brings immense strength and skill to the front row.
Aled will be leaving Waikato's side in the ITM Cup 2011 after round 8 to join State Francais in a two year contract. “'I am very passionate about playing for the Waikato and am extremely proud to have been a part of this special team.”
Questions and Answers
- Nickname
- Conan, Mega
- Best on-field moment:
- Waikato winning Air New Zealand Cup 2006
- This season I'm most looking forward to:
- Playing in the Waikato colours - every chance I get
- My pre-game ritual includes:
- Power nap, and texts from the family
- To win the ITM Cup we will need to:
- Firstly, we will need to work hard and together as a whole squad. Secondly, we will need to improve and build on every game we play
- My faviourite player of all time is:
- Dwane Monkley, because he's a hard Waikato player, and a great example for other players
- When I score a try I'd like to hear:
- Enter Sandman - Metallica
- In my spare time I like to:
- Surf
- How many can you do:
- Prone hold -minutes (4) Weetbix: (14) Bench press -Kg's: (230) Leg press -Kg's: (How ever many plates are lying around) Yoyo test -level: (16)
- Best thing about running out at Waikato Stadium:
- The bells, and the colours. Having the crowd cheering us on
- If I wasn't a professional rugby player I would be:
- A civil engineer, and would surf a lot!
- If I was in a band I would play the:
- Guitar
- Most people don't know that I:
- Have a stand-up paddle board
