2013 Super Rugby Media Guide - SuperSport

SUPER RUGBY MEDIA GUIDE 2013Kurtley Beale – Flyhalf / FullbackBorn: 06.01.89Physical: 1.80m, 90kgProvince/Club:Footscray, MelbourneSuper Rugby Caps: 78 (68 Waratahs)Super Rugby Points: 407 (14t 74c 60p 3d)Super Rugby Debut: 2007 v Lions JohannesburgTests: 36Test points: 80 (10t 10p)Test Debut 2009 v Wales CardiffrebelsThe kid they call ‘KB’ is recognised as one of the best Rugby playerson the planet.Kurtley’s 2012 season was severely interrupted by injury, howeverdespite playing just 10 games for the Rebels, he took out thePlayers’ Player of the Year Award. Whether playing from fullbackor Flyhalf, Kurtley’s brilliance in breaking the line or putting ateammate through a defensive hole is extraordinary.In recent times, the former Waratah back has received manyaccolades, including the John Eales Medal in 2011, and wasnominated for the IRB Player of the Year in 2010.He made his Super Rugby debut in 2007 at 18 years of age, andquickly asserted himself in the Super Rugby Competition. Later thatyear he competed for Australia A, then made his full internationaldebut in 2009 where he was later honoured as Australia’s Rookieof the Year.Tim Davidson – Back rowBorn: 03.11.82Physical: 1.92m, 103kgProvince/Club:Melbourne University, MelbourneSuper Rugby Caps 39 (5 Western Force,7 Waratahs, 27 Rebels)Super Rugby Points: 5 (1t)Super Rugby Dedut 2006 v Hurricanes,WellingtonAs the inaugural Club Captain (off-field leadership role) and one of theleaders within the playing group, Tim Davidson is a vital member ofthe RaboDirect Rebels squad. The industrious back rower has playedin 27 of the Rebels’ matches in the Club’s two year existence.With his calm assurance and wealth of experience from his timeskippering the all-conquering Sydney University, Tim has playedan important role establishing the culture of success in the Club’sformative stages.The Rebels are Tim’s third Super Rugby club, after he debutedfor the Western Force in 2006 and played with the Waratahs in2007. He made five appearances with the Force and eight with theWaratahs before moving to English Premiership side Leeds Carnegie.The 29 year old has also played for the Australian Sevens.45