Paul Griffen

Rugby player with Canterbury Crusaders

Paul Griffen - Rugby player with Canterbury Crusaders
Born

March 30th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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Played professional rugby union as a scrum-half. Represented the Canterbury Crusaders in the Super 12 competition during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Competed at the provincial level for Canterbury in the National Provincial Championship. Also contributed to the performance of the Italian national team in the Rugby World Cup.

Played for the Canterbury Crusaders

Represented Italy in the Rugby World Cup

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