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Lam was selected for the Auckland and Blues sides in 2012 and in November 2012 entered into a contract as a New Zealand sevens player, making his debut at the [[Dubai Sevens]]. |
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Revision as of 01:42, 31 January 2013
| Birth name | Ben Lam | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | June 9, 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (231 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Pat Lam (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ben Lam (born 9 June 1991) is a New Zealand rugby player, who plays at the wing for the Blues in Super Rugby. In 2012 he became a member of the New Zealand Sevens.
Early life
Saili was born in Auckland and educated at St Peter's College where he played Rugby in the college First XV[1] and excelled at athletics[2] principally in the 100 (breaking 11 seconds) and 200 metres, as well as the long jump.[3]
Career
Lam was selected for the Auckland and Blues sides in 2012 and in November 2012 entered into a contract as a New Zealand sevens player, making his debut at the Dubai Sevens.
References
- ^ St Peter's College Magazine 2009, p. 102.
- ^ St Peter's College Magazine 2007, p. 92.
- ^ Hamish Bidwell, "Raw pace puts Lam in sevens fast lane", The Dominion Post, 31 January 2013, p. B14. (Retrieved 31 January 2013)
External links
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