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Dane Coles

Dane Coles' strength, mobility and speed have helped to redefine the qualities required for a modern international front rower, with an ability to break through tackles and flat foot defenders that sets him apart. He is a fan favourite for Wellington and the Hurricanes, where he regularly leads from the front. 


In 2015, Coles cemented his place as the All Blacks first choice hooker and started in the Rugby World Cup final victory over Australia. Coles' status as a leader was also recognised when he was named as captain of the Hurricanes for the 2016 Investec Super Rugby season.

Early in his career, Coles literally burst on to the provincial scene in 2007, scoring two tries on debut off the bench for the Vodafone Wellington Lions against Otago late in the match, first crashing over from short range and then outpacing the cover defence in an electric run to the line from 40 metres out.

He had only been on the field for less than 30 seconds against Otago before scoring the first of his two tries and is only the second player after Steve Skinnon to score twice on championship debut for Wellington, Skinnon having done so against Taranaki in 1996.

Coles has also pulled on a black jersey for New Zealand Under 21 and for the Maori All Blacks. He is one of the Hurricanes’ most popular players, with strong ties to community rugby in New Zealand’s Kapiti Coast, north of Wellington.

Player
Position:
Hooker
Born:
10/12/1986
Physical:
1.84m, 110kg
Test Debut:
v Scotland at Edinburgh, 11 Nov 2012
Test Points Breakdown:
10t
Test Points:
50
Caps:
56
Provincial Team:
Wellington
Super Rugby Team:
Hurricanes
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Dane Coles

News 23.Nov.2017 See all news

'Maverick ability, mental strength' give All Blacks edge

Former England and British & Irish Lions second five-eighths Jeremy Guscott has warned England that while it has improved, the All Blacks are also improving ahead of their long-awaited game next November.   More

News 13.Nov.2017 See all news

Right place, right time for Whitelock

Highlanders and Canterbury No.8, one Test All Black Luke Whitelock will lead the All Blacks in their midweek game against the France XV in Lyon on Wednesday (NZT).   More

News 12.Nov.2017 See all news

First half class proves vital to All Blacks' win

Their desired complete win proved elusive again for the All Blacks against a France side who dominated the second half before New Zealand retained the Dave Gallaher Trophy with their 38-18 win at Stade de France in Paris on Sunday (NZT)   More

News 11.Nov.2017 See all news

All Blacks prepare for physical contest

Expect the All Blacks to utilise the lessons from their loss in the third Bledisloe Cup Test when they take on France for the Dave Gallaher Trophy in Paris on Sunday (NZT).   More

News 10.Nov.2017 See all news

Laulala's Test will have extra meaning

Running onto Stade de France on Sunday (NZT) for the All Blacks in the Dave Gallaher Trophy Test with France will have special significance for tighthead prop Nepo Laulala.   More

News 20.Oct.2017 See all news

Coles, Naholo reflect concussion understanding

Concussion issues have been prominent in the 2017 season and with first five-eighths Beauden Barrett out of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test in Brisbane, team-mates Waisake Naholo and Dane Coles had sympathy for his situation.   More

News 18.Oct.2015 See all news

Match reaction from Dane Coles and Joe Moody

Hear from All Blacks front rowers Dane Coles and Joe Moody about their thoughts on the 62-13 win v France.   Watch

News 18.Oct.2015 See all news

Match reaction from Dane Coles and Joe Moody

Hear from All Blacks front rowers Dane Coles and Joe Moody about their thoughts on the 62-13 win v France.   Watch

News 02.Sep.2015 See all news

Behind the scenes at the All Blacks poster shoot

allblacks.com gets you in behind the scenes with Victor Vito, Julian Savea, Wyatt Crockett and Dane Coles at the Rugby World Cup poster shoot.   Watch

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News 05.Sep.2014 See all news

All Blacks Thursday Q&A

Hear from some of the All Blacks selected for this Saturday's match against the Pumas in Napier   Watch

News 14.Nov.2013 See all news

2013 Air New Zealand European Tour - Recovery Monday

2013 Air New Zealand European Tour - Recovery Monday : Hear from Luke Whitelock, Dane Coles and Tawera Kerr-Barlow about hotel downtime and what the All Blacks do to aid recovery before the hard trainings recommence on a Tuesday.   Watch

News 08.Nov.2013 See all news

2013 Air New Zealand European Tour - All Blacks honour the war dead in Paris.

2013 Air New Zealand European Tour - All Blacks honour the war dead in Paris : The All Blacks paid honour to those who sacrificed their lives in both World Wars at a special wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.   Watch

Career Comments

  • Career notes:
    All Blacks (2012-current)
    Maori All Blacks (2010)
    New Zealand Under 20 (2007)
    Hurricanes Secondary Schools (2004)
    Wellington Secondary Schools (2004)
    Wellington College First XV (2004)
    Horowhenua Secondary Schools (2003)
    New Zealand Under 17 (2002)
    Horowhenua Under 16 (2001, 2002)

    Hurricanes captain (2016-)

Test Match record

(+) subsitute(-) replaced

2012
12 Nov v Scotland at Edinburgh 51-22 (+)
18 Nov v Italy at Rome 42-10 (+)
15 Nov v Wales at Cardiff 33-10 (+)
2 Dec v England at London 21-38 (+)

2013
8 June v France at Auckland 23-13 (-)
15 June v France at Christchurch 30-0 (-)
24 August v Australia at Wellington 27-16 (+)
7 Sept v Argentina at Hamilton 28-13 (+)
14 Sept v South Africa at Auckland 29-15 (-)
5 Oct v South Africa at Johannesburg 38-27 (+)
19 Oct v Australia at Dunedin 41-33 (+)
2 Nov v Japan at Tokyo 54-6 (-)
10 Nov v France at Paris 26-19 (+)
17 Nov v England at London 30-22 (+)
25 Nov v Ireland at Dublin 24-22 (+)

2014
7 June v England at Auckland 20-15 (-)
14 June v England at Dunedin 28-27 (-)
21 Jun vs England at Hamilton 36-13 (-)
16 Aug vs Australia at Sydney 12-12 (-)
23 Aug v Australia at Auckland 51-20 (-)
6 Sept v Argentina at Napier 28-9 (-)
23 Sept v South Africa at Wellington 14-10 (-)
5 Oct v South Africa at Johannesburg 25-27 (+)
18 Oct v Australia at Brisbane 29-28 (-)
8 Nov v England at London 24-21 (-)
15 Nov v Scotland at Edinburgh 24-16 (+)
22 Nov v Wales at Cardiff 34-16 (-)

2015
25 July v South Africa at Johannesburg 27-20 (-)
8 August v Australia at Sydney 19-27 (-)
15 Aug vs Australia at Auckland 41-13 (-)
20 Sep vs Argentina at London 26-16 (-)
2 Oct vs Georgia at Cardiff 43-10 (-)
10 Oct vs Tonga at Newcastle upon Tyne 47-9 (-)
17 Oct vs France at Cardiff 62-13 (-)
24 Oct vs South Africa at London 20-18 (-)
31 Oct vs Australia at London 34-17 (-)

2016 
11 Jun v Wales at Auckland 39-21 (-)
18 June v Wales at Wellington 36-22 (-)
25 June v Wales at Dunedin 46-6 (-)
20 August v Australia at Sydney 42-8 (+)
27 August v Australia at Wellington 29-9 (-)
10 September v Argentina at Hamilton 57-22 (-)
17 September v South Africa at Christchurch 41-13 (-)
1 October v Argentina at Buenos Aires 36-17 (-)
9 October v South Africa at Durban 57-15 (-)
22 October v Australia at Auckland 37-10 (-)
5 November v Ireland at Chicago 29-40
20 November v Ireland at Dublin 21-9 (-)
27 November v France at Paris 24-19 (-)

2017
26 August v Australia at Dunedin 35-29 (-)
9 September v Argentina at New Plymouth 39-22 (-)
16 September v South Africa at Albany 57-0 (-)
1 October v Argentina at Buenos Aires 36-10 (-)
8 October v South Africa 25-24 (-)
21 October v Australia at Brisbane 18-23 (-)
11 November v France at Paris 38-18 (-)
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