Payne’s early rugby was played at age-group level in Auckland, before heading south to link up with Waikato for the 2014 ITM Cup. Also named as a member of the Chiefs development squad for the 2014 Super Rugby season after impressing coaches, he made his Super Rugby debut that year in a 22-16 win against Melbourne Rebels.
The Auckland-born player, who joined Cornish Pirates in July 2018 from top Japanese side NEC Green Rockets, has previously made appearances for both Waikato and the Chiefs in New Zealand.
(LS July 18, 2018)
Career
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Chiefs Outside Centre |
2014 - 2014 |
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Waikato Outside Centre |
2014 - 2016 |
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Green Rockets Tokatsu Inside Centre |
2016 - 2021 |
