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Catherine de Jong (rugby union)

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Catherine de Jong
Date of birth (1984-07-31) 31 July 1984 (age 40)
Place of birthRotorua, New Zealand
Height1.64 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Halfback
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–? Otago 16 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2005  New Zealand 2 (0)

Catherine de Jong (born 31 July 1984) is a former New Zealand rugby union player.

Rugby career

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De Jong was selected for the Black Ferns tour of North America in 2005.[1] She made her international debut against Scotland in their Canada Cup match in Ottawa.[1][2]

Her last test appearance for the Black Ferns, was against Canada a week later in their 43–3 win.[3] She was not considered for the Canada Cup final against hosts, Canada, due to a shoulder injury she sustained during training.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Hurndell, Shane (27 June 2024). "RUGBY: Top Bay pair have Ottawa in sights". NZ Herald. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  2. ^ Bailey, Jane (2005). "New Zealand Rugby Museum - June 29 - 2005 Black Ferns start Canada Cup with a win". www.rugbymuseum.co.nz. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Black Ferns vs Canada". stats.allblacks.com. 5 July 2005. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Black Ferns looking for another cup in Canada". NZ Herald. 8 July 2005. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Catherine de Jong #125". stats.allblacks.com. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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