What happened Piri Weepu?

What happened Piri Weepu?

71-test All Black halfback Piri Weepu has retired from all forms of rugby. After a career which saw him wear the number nine jersey for the Hurricanes, Blues and All Blacks, as well as several overseas sides, Weepu spent what would be his final season playing for Wairarapa Bush in the Heartland Championship.

Is Piri Weepu Niuean?

If you’ve ever wondered, by the way, about the name, Piri Weepu is of Maori and Niuean descent, Niue being 100 square miles of raised coral atoll in the South Pacific, 1,500 miles north-east of New Zealand.

What nationality is Piri Weepu?

New Zealand
Piri Weepu/Nationality

Did Piri Weepu have a stroke?

All Blacks scrum-half Piri Weepu has suffered a minor stroke which went undetected for almost a month as he was treated for severe headaches. Steven Kara, a doctor for Weepu’s Blues Super Rugby team, said a scan on Monday had revealed the 30-year-old player likely suffered the stroke earlier this month.

Who did Piri Weepu play?

Weepu, who played 71 tests for the All Blacks and was a member of the World Cup-winning side in 2011, is one of many All Black greats involved in Three’s Match Fit, a documentary series that challenges a group of former players to get back into shape, both physically and mentally, before one last game against old …

Why did Piri Weepu leave the All Blacks?

Weepu was left out of the All Blacks squad for the June tests in 2013, being told he needed to work on his speed and defensive ability. He was named in the squad for the late autumn tour of Argentina, but received little playing time.

How tall is Piri Weepu in feet?

5′ 10″
Piri Weepu/Height

Where was Piri Weepu born?

Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Piri Weepu/Place of birth