Originally hailing from Gisborne,
Kaipo Olsen-Baker has been touted for
high honours for some time. A school-girl
star in both sevens and XVs for Manukura
School, Olsen-Baker is explosive, strong
over the ball and has great footwork.
Returning from injury, she was a standout performer in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki
for Hurricanes Poua in 2022. Olsen-Baker
debuted for the Black Ferns later that year
against Australia in the Pacific Four Series
in Tauranga.
Having missed the Rugby World Cup
through injury, Olsen-Baker returned with
a strong Farah Palmer Cup campaign for
Manawatū in 2023 and shifted south to
Christchurch to kick-off her 2024 Sky
Super Rugby Aupiki season with Matatū.
The move paid dividends and earnt her
selection in the Black Ferns once again.
Career
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Hurricanes Women No. 8 |
2021 - present |
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New Zealand Women No. 8 |
2022 - present |
