Jonathan Ruru

Jonathan Ruru (born 2 February 1993) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the Blues in the Super Rugby competition.[1] His position of choice is scrum-half. He is the younger brother of Rebels player Michael Ruru. Ruru has represented the New Zealand Maori All Blacks and The All Black Sevens Teams. He now play in Provence rugby.

Jonathan Ruru
Date of birth (1993-02-02) 2 February 1993
Place of birthNapier, New Zealand
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb)
SchoolNapier Boys' High School
Notable relative(s)Michael Ruru (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Half-back
Current team [Provence rugby (Pro d2)], [Aix-en-Provence]
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015 Hawke's Bay 1 (0)
2016–2017 Otago 22 (15)
2018–2021 Blues 46 (10)
2018–2021 Auckland 36 (30)
Correct as of 26 July 2020
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017-2019 Māori All Blacks 3 (0)
Correct as of 26 July 2020
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2016 New Zealand 2
Correct as of 26 July 2020

A Hawkes Bay product, Ruru was ranked No 4 in his province in 2015, before finding an opportunity in an injury-hit Otago team in 2016 where he became a regular halfback in the Mitre 10 Cup.

He also earned a trial for the New Zealand Sevens, making the squad for two tournaments in 2016. He continued as a regular in 2017 impressing to earn a contract with the Blues, following his older brother who played for the Western Force. Ruru's form in the Mitre 10 Cup earned him a contract with the Blues and he has also been selected for the New Zealand Maori All Blacks.

References
  1. "Jonathan Ruru". www.theblues.co.nz. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
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