Finn McLeod
| Born | 18 December 2006 Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 194 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 107 kg (236 lb; 16 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Christchurch Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Alex Wyllie (grandfather) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Finn McLeod (born 18 December 2006) is an New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Crusaders. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.
Early career
McLeod was born in Christchurch and attended Christchurch Boys' High School, where he earned selection for the NZ Schools side in 2024. He joined up with the Crusaders academy after school, being named in the Junior Crusaders side. In 2025, McLeod was called into the New Zealand U20, before again being named in the side in 2026. He is the grandson of former All Black Alex Wyllie.
Professional career
McLeod was named in the Canterbury squad for the 2026 Hilux NPC. He was then named in the Crusaders squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
References
- ↑ "Finn McLeod". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
- ↑ "Christchurch Boys' High athletes blow away their older rivals". Otago Daily Times. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
- ↑ "James Moore, Josh Findlay and Finn McLeod selected for NZ Secondary Schools". CBHS. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
- ↑ "Junior Crusaders Named". Crusaders. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
- ↑ "2025 New Zealand Under 20 squad and coaching group announced". NZ Rugby. 7 April 2025. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
- ↑ "New Zealand Under 20s team announced to play England in bronze medal match". NZ Rugby. 17 July 2026. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
- ↑ "Grizz's loose forward legacy lives on as grandson chases glory at world champs". Otago Daily Times. 27 May 2026. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
- ↑ "Your 2026 Canterbury squad for the Hilux NPC announced". Canterbury Rugby (Press release). 16 July 2026. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
- ↑ "Super Rugby Pacific Squad Naming: Meet your 2027 Crusaders". Crusaders (Press release). 28 October 2026. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
External links
- Finn McLeod at All.Rugby
- Finn McLeod at RugbyDatabase.co.nz
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