Danny Levi

Rugby league player with NRL experience

Danny Levi - Rugby league player with NRL experience
Born

December 5th, 1995
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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Played as a hooker in the National Rugby League (NRL) and represented teams like the Newcastle Knights and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Participated in international competitions, representing New Zealand in rugby league. Played at a high level in the NRL, contributing to team dynamics and performance.

Played for Newcastle Knights from 2015 to 2019

Represented New Zealand in rugby league

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