Kershawl Sykes-Martin
Kershawl J. Sykes-Martin (born 26 April 1999) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for Tasman in the Bunnings NPC and the Crusaders in Super Rugby.[1] His position is prop.[2]
| Date of birth | 26 April 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Ruatoria, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Saint Kentigern College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
Sykes-Martin made his debut for Tasman in Round 1 of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup against Counties Manukau at Pukekohe Stadium, coming off the bench in a 24-41 win for the Mako. He played another 2 matches for the side in 2020 as they went on to win their second premiership title in a row. Sykes-Martin was ruled out of the 2021 Bunnings NPC with injury.[3] The Mako went on to make the final before losing 23–20 to Waikato. Sykes-Martin was called into the Crusaders squad during the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season and made his debut for the side in Round 3 against the Drua.
Reference list
- "Kershawl Sykes-Martin". mako.nz. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- "Kershawl Sykes-Martin". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- "Tasman Mako announce squad for provincial rugby defence". stuff.co.nz. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.