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Anton Lienert-Brown

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Anton Lienert-Brown

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KEY STATS
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AGE
29
WEIGHT
96KG
HEIGHT
185CM
GAMES
70
POINTS
70
TRIES
14
CONV
0
PEN
0
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BIOGRAPHY

LIVELY MIDFIELDER Anton Lienert-Brown was first called into the All Blacks squad for the 2016 Investec Rugby Championship as an injury replacement, a justified reward for his consistent form earlier in the year for the Chiefs during the Super season.

The talented mid-fielder made his Super Rugby debut in 2014 and was also part of the New Zealand Under 20 side that year and the champion side in 2015. 

Lienert-Brown was born and raised in Christchurch, where he attended notable rugby school Christchurch Boys’ High School (more than 40 All Blacks have ties to the school). His older brother Daniel is also playing Super Rugby, for the Highlanders.

Lienert-Brown was a key performer for the Chiefs during a challenging season for the side in 2020 and was rewarded with selection in the All Blacks squad. 

He played his 50th Test for the All Blacks against Fiji on his home track of FMG Stadium Waikato in July 2021. 

He has studied Sports and Leisure at Waikato University and has ample time to continue his studies, having signed a long-term contract with New Zealand Rugby through to 2023.

Anton Lienert-Brown news

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Australia will have tricks up their sleeve – Lienert-Brown
Sixty-Test Cap centre Anton Lienert-Brown has been around long enough to understand what Bledisloe Cup Tests demand in dealing with Australia's desire to get their hands back on the trophy and said the All Blacks know what to expect in Melbourne on Saturday.
All Blacks Podcast with Anton Lienert-Brown
The All Black podcast is back in 2023 for a check in with midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown.
Opportunity knocks for returning All Blacks
Opportunity knocks for returning All Blacks Anton Lienert-Brown and Damian McKenzie should they be selected for Saturday's Test against Japan in Tokyo.
All Blacks always learning – Lienert-Brown
Learning has been a constant focus of the All Blacks' 2021 season, and centre Anton Lienert-Brown has had to cope with some lessons of his own, especially in injury recovery.
PREVIEW: All Blacks v Argentina First Test (Gold Coast)
The All Blacks face an entirely new challenge in the shape of the Pumas as the Fortinet Rugby Championship moves to Queensland for the final four rounds of the competition.

Havili growing combination with Lienert-Brown
Second five-eighths David Havili, who scored two tries in the win, said his combination with centre Anton Lienert-Brown was growing, but there was a lot more they could work on.
Motivation is high for Bledisloe Cup – Lienert-Brown
Knowing a confident Australian side was preparing to end a long losing sequence in Bledisloe Cup contests, the All Blacks had plenty of motivation for Saturday's first Test in Auckland.
Milestones approaching for Lienert-Brown and Savea
Returning All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown and flanker Ardie Savea will have extra incentive to perform in the second Steinlager Series Test against Fiji as both will be playing their 50th Test match.
PREVIEW: All Blacks v Fiji (Hamilton)
The Steinlager Series ends on a high in Hamilton as the All Blacks face an incredibly physical and skillful Fijian side who will be eager to improve on the 57-23 score line from Dunedin last week.

The Summer of 2020/2021: What our players got up to
Kiwis all over the country got to enjoy a well-deserved summer break after a tough 2020. Our New Zealand rugby players were no different. We had a scroll through the social channels and caught up with what some of our players got up to over the summer.

PREVIEW: All Blacks v Argentina (Sydney)
Argentina faces a tough return to international rugby when meeting the All Blacks in the first of two Tri Nations Tests in Sydney on Saturday.
PREVIEW: All Blacks v Australia (Bledisloe 2)
Now faced with a best-of-three scenario to decide the fate of the 2020 Bledisloe Cup, New Zealand and Australia should add to the trophy's rich history when meeting in Auckland on Sunday.
All Blacks looking to lift standards at Eden Park
Regaining confidence and returning to their intended plan was high on the All Blacks' minds as they prepared for Sunday's second Bledisloe Cup Test, at Eden Park.
Mitre 10 Cup Preview: Waikato 2020
Chiefs legend Liam Messam headlines a strong Waikato squad for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup, which also includes former All Black Adam Thomson.

Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa: Form XV
This certainly was no easy feat, but the writers for superrugby.co.nz have had a crack at choosing just 15 players to make the form side from the Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. Here they are, including those who were unlucky to miss out.

“It’s what you do after school that counts” – Lienert-Brown
With school and club rugby kicking off in New Zealand this weekend, All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has an important message for players looking to make a career in the game.

The All Blacks Podcast presented by Vodafone hits the airwaves
Rugby fans can now get even closer to the All Blacks and what’s happening in the New Zealand rugby scene through the launch of the All Blacks Podcast presented by Vodafone.

Anton Lienert-Brown Videos

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All Blacks stop by the Adidas store in Paris | Front Row Daily Show
Tune in to see Beauden and Jordie Barrett, Damian McKenzie and Anton…
Front Row Daily Show | Anton Lienert-Brown visits Le Roux Malan in the hospital
Anton Lienert-Brown visits the hospital to check in on Le Roux Malan following…
REPLAY | In the sheds with Anton Lienert-Brown (Rome)
Join Anton Lienert-Brown for an exclusive visit in the changing rooms, brought…
Best of the Bledisloe Cup: Midfield Masters
Check out some of the greatest moments and most incredible plays from the All…
Anton Lienert-Brown & Ardie Savea Press Conference (Hamilton)
Hear from Anton Lienert-Brown and Ardie Savea ahead of Saturday's clash with…
PLAYER CAM: Anton Lienert-Brown (Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021)
Sky Sport NZ followed Chiefs midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown on the Player Cam…
Best of the Bledisloe: 2020
Catch up on the best moments from the 2020 Bledisloe Cup series between the All…
Eden Park fortress ready for Bledisloe Challenge
The All Blacks face a massive challenge to their 26 year long unbeaten streak…
Mic'd Up with Anton Lienert-Brown: All Blacks photo shoot
We mic'd up All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown at the official team…
"It's going to be Test match intensity" - Anton Lienert-Brown on North v South
Anton Lienert-Brown previews the block buster North v South clash
The All Blacks Podcast with Anton Lienert-Brown
All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown talks through the highs and lows of…