Cortez Ratima

Halfback

KEY STATS

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AGE

WEIGHT

87KG

HEIGHT

179CM

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King Country-born halfback Cortez Ratima has been in irresistible form for the Chiefs in DHL Super Rugby Pacific in 2024.

He was raised on a farm in Piopio before briefly attending New Plymouth Boys' High School, then Hamilton Boys High School.

Two years out of school he was playing in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC for Waikato, and in 2022 he made his Chiefs debut and was recognised with selection in the All Blacks XV squad for their Northern Tour.

Made his All Blacks debut off the bench in the second test match against England at Eden Park with the All Blacks winnng 24-17.

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