Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Rugby league player with New Zealand

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak - Rugby league player with New Zealand
Born

August 17th, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

Links & References

A rugby league player from New Zealand, competed in the NRL as a member of the Penrith Panthers and the Canterbury Bulldogs. Played for the New Zealand national team and represented the country in international competitions.

Competed in the NRL with the Penrith Panthers

Played for the Canterbury Bulldogs

Represented New Zealand in international rugby league

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