Herman Ese'ese
Rugby league player, NRL and Test rep
Born
September 7th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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A rugby league player from New Zealand who played as a prop. Debuted in the NRL for the Newcastle Knights and later played for the Brisbane Broncos. Represented the New Zealand national team in international competitions, showcasing skills in both club and international rugby.
Played for Newcastle Knights in NRL
Represented New Zealand in international matches
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