New Zealand captain whose powerful carrying, outstanding leadership and captaincy of the historic 2005 Lions series triumph made him one of the most complete and respected centres in All Blacks history.
Tana Umaga was New Zealand's powerful and skilful captain, a centre/wing known for his exceptional leadership, physical presence, and natural ball-playing ability. His performances in the 2005 Lions series, where he captained the All Blacks to a series win, were among the finest of his career. He later became a respected coaching figure in New Zealand rugby.
Career Journey
Timeline
1971
👶 Born in Auckland, New Zealand
2007
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Blues
🏟️ Wellington