CSB - Eloise Blackwell - 150th first-class game
- Publish Date
- Thursday, 12 September 2024, 9:22AM
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This weekend, New Zealand rugby fans will witness a historic moment as Eloise Blackwell, the captain of the Auckland Storm, is set to play her 150th first-class game, becoming only the sixth woman in Aotearoa to reach this incredible milestone.
Blackwell, a trailblazer both on the field and in the classroom as a schoolteacher, will join the ranks of legendary players like Emma Jensen (189 games), Kendra Cocksedge (172 games), Fia’o Faamausili (164 games), Justine Lavea (152 games), and Steph Te-Ohaere Fox (150 games).
The team will rally behind their captain in celebration of her extraordinary career, making this a must-see match for rugby enthusiasts and supporters.