Marcel Renata

Marcel Renata
Full nameMarcel Tukerangi Renata
Date of birth (1994-02-24) 24 February 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight121 kg (267 lb; 19 st 1 lb)
SchoolKing's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Auckland, Blues
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015– Auckland 53 (15)
2018 Hurricanes 2 (0)
2019– Blues 28 (5)
Correct as of 16 July 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2022 Māori All Blacks 15 (0)
2017 New Zealand Barbarians 1 (0)
Correct as of 16 July 2022

Marcel T. Renata (born 24 February 1994) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a prop for Auckland in New Zealand's domestic Mitre 10 Cup.[1]

Senior career

Renata first made the Auckland provincial squad in 2015 and it was largely a year of learning for him as he made only 2 substitute appearances. The following year he saw much more action, making 9 appearances, 6 of which were from the start in the number 3 jersey.[2]

International

Whilst playing club rugby for the Varsity Vipers in Auckland, Renata was a late addition to the Māori All Blacks squad in 2015, making his debut off the bench against the New Zealand Barbarians side on the 18th of July. He was then selected by Head Coach Colin Cooper for the 2016 end of year tour, on which he played in all three matches.[3][4]

Personal life

In early 2024, Renata had the middle finger of his right hand electively amputated at the knuckle due to persistent medical problems after the finger had been dislocated.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Marcel Renata Auckland Player Profile". aucklandrugby.co.nz. Auckland Rugby. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Marcel Renata itsrugby Player Statistics". it's rugby. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Maori All Blacks squad named for northern tour". All Blacks.com. 25 October 2016. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Marcel Renata Maori All Blacks Player Profile". All Blacks.com. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  5. ^ Hinton, Marc (18 February 2024). "'I feel like a new man': Blues prop Marcel Renata cuts off finger in the name of rugby". Stuff.