Anthony Boric
New Zealand
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Full name Anthony Frank Boric
Born December 27, 1983, Auckland
Current age 40 years 83 days
Major teams Blues, Junior All Blacks, North Harbour, New Zealand
Position Lock
Height 6 ft 7 in
Weight 249 lb

Test career
Span Mat Start Sub Pts Tries Conv Pens Drop Won Lost Draw %
All Tests 2008-2011 24 7 17 10 2 0 0 0 23 1 0 95.83
Bledisloe Cup 2008-2010 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 100
IRB Rugby World Cup 2011-2011 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 100
The Rugby Championship 2008-2010 5 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 80

Career statistics
Test debut New Zealand v England at Auckland, Jun 14, 2008 match details
Last Test New Zealand v Canada at Wellington, Oct 2, 2011 match details
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Profile

North Harbour and Auckland Blues' Anthony Boric has forced his way into World Cup reckoning despite carrying an injury into the 2011 Tri-Nations. He made his debut for the All Blacks in June 2008 having impressed for the Blues. His first apperance was a replacement against England. And he crossed the line for his first try against Scotland on their tour of the northern hemisphere in November 2008.

Boric failed to hold down a regulard first-team spot in the All Blacks side throughout 2009 and 2010 though continued to be in the selection mix. And he marked his start against Ireland on the tour of the northern hemisphere with a try.

Boric was selected for the All Blacks' 2011 World Cup campaign and appeared in four of the matches as New Zealand were crowned World Champions.

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Chiefs secure top-two berth (Jul 13, 2013) Sir John Kirwan names full-strength Blues (Mar 22, 2013) Boric to return for Waratahs clash (Mar 20, 2013) Anthony Boric steps comeback up a level (Mar 1, 2013) Kirwan relaxed ahead of Blues debut (Feb 19, 2013) Anthony Boric news and articles (19) »
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Jun 29, 2013
The Blues' Ali Williams and Anthony Boric tackle Willem Alberts
The Blues' Ali Williams and Anthony Boric tackle Willem Alberts
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Jun 24, 2011
Blues' lock Anthony Boric limps off
Blues' lock Anthony Boric limps off
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Nov 20, 2010
Anthony Boric stretches over the line to score
Anthony Boric stretches over the line to score
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Nov 2, 2010
New Zealand's Anthony Boric pictured on the streets of London
New Zealand's Anthony Boric pictured on the streets of London
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