Geoff Cridge rugby player
Geoff Cridge rugby player

Geoff Cridge

6th Feb 1995 2.01m/105kg No 5 Lock

Originally from Christchurch, Cridge received a strong rugby schooling at Christchurch Boys' High School before linking up with the Hawke's Bay Magpies in 2013.

He was also a member of the New Zealand Under 20 team in 2014. While his provincial experience may be less than some of his teammates, Cridge has been identified as a promising talent with a just as promising future.

Cridge made his debut during the 2016 Super Rugby season against the Southern Kings. Cridge did not add to his first Super Rugby cap but has been included in the Hurricanes Super Rugby squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season

Cridge made one appearance for the Hurricanes for the 2017 season but failed to secure a contract for the 2018 season.

In 2020, he was drafted into the Highlanders squad following the injury of Josh Dickson.

(SL July 8, 2020)



Career

Untitled (2) Hawke's Bay
No 4 Lock
2014 - present
nz New Zealand U20's
No 4 Lock
2014 - 2014
hurricanes Hurricanes
No 5 Lock
2015 - 2017
highlanders Highlanders
No 5 Lock
2020 - 2020
waratahs NSW Waratahs
No 4 Lock
2022 - 2022
avironbayonnais Bayonne
No 4 Lock
2022 - 2023