New Zealand rugby union player
Rugby player
Josh Whaanga
| Date of birth | (2004-03-15) 15 March 2004 (age 20) |
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| Place of birth | Balclutha, New Zealand |
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| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) |
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| Weight | 98 kg (216 lb; 15 st 6 lb) |
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| School | John McGlashan College |
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| Notable relative(s) | Matt Whaanga (brother) |
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Josh Whaanga (born 15 March 2004) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Highlanders and Otago. His preferred position is centre or wing.[1]
Early career
Whaanga is from Balclutha and attended John McGlashan College.[2][3] He represented New Zealand U20 in 2024.[4] He is the brother of fellow rugby union player Matt Whaanga.[5]
Professional career
Whaanga has represented Otago in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.[6] He was named in the Highlanders squad for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season in November 2024.[7]
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