Friday, August 22, 2014

Jerome Kaino

Jerome is an American Samoan, born in New Zealand he is a professional rugby union player. He was born on the 6th of April 1983. He plays for the Blues in the Super Rugby, but for the All Blacks internationally. Somewhere around 2004-2005 he was named the IRB International Under-21 player of the year. He is also at the age of 31. Standing at 6ft 5, and weighs 249 Ib. He went to Papakura High School, then St Kentigern College.

In 2011, he played in every match in the RWC (Rugby World Cup) as part of the All Blacks, being part of the first All Blacks team to win the RWC since 1987 which was 27 years ago. Kaino was also the second American national of Samoan descent for our N.Z. team. The first person to be an American national of Samoan descent was Frank Solomon in 1931 which was 83 years ago!

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