New Zealand number eight who scored a dropped goal from 45 metres in the 1995 World Cup, a feat unique for his position, and was one of the most athletically gifted and complete players in All Blacks history.
Zinzan Brooke was New Zealand's exceptional number eight throughout the 1990s, a player of extraordinary skill and versatility who combined powerful carrying with exceptional ball-handling and even drop-goal kicking from number eight — as he famously demonstrated in the 1995 World Cup semi-final against England. His extraordinary range of skills made him one of the most complete forwards ever to play the game.
Career Journey
Timeline
1965
👶 Born in Auckland, New Zealand
2000
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Blues
🏟️ Auckland