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Shannon Frizell

PLAYER PROFILE

Shannon Frizell

Loose Forward

KEY STATS
UPDATED
AGE
30
WEIGHT
108KG
HEIGHT
195CM
GAMES
33
POINTS
40
TRIES
8
CONV
0
PEN
0
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BIOGRAPHY

SHANNON FRIZELL is blessed with dynamic rugby skills and the ability to create something out of nothing.

Frizell impressed the All Blacks selectors and made his national debut in the third Test of the Steinlager Series against France in Dunedin in 2018. He went on to make three more appearances during the Investec Rugby Championship, scoring his first try during the 46- 24 victory over Argentina in front of his provincial home crowd in Nelson.

Standing tall at 195cm, the Tongan-born loose forward moved to Nelson after signing a development contract with the Tasman Rugby Union in 2015.

He represented New Zealand Marist at Under 19 level and also played for the Tasman sevens team. He made his provincial debut for Tasman in 2016 playing in all matches, and after a blockbuster 2017 Mako season earned a Super Rugby contract with the Highlanders.

Frizell was a standout for the Highlanders again in 2020 and was rewarded with selection in the All Blacks squad for the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship.

His older brother Tyson, currently plays for St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League.

Shannon Frizell news

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Magnificent Eight: Paying tribute to the departing All Blacks of 2023
The Rugby World Cup often signifies the end of an era, where we bid farewell to distinguished players who have left an indelible mark on the sport.
Promising news on the injury front for the All Blacks
Defence coach Scott McLeod said the All Blacks suffered no injuries in the 71-3 victory over Namibia, and gave an update on those players who have not appeared in the tournament yet – prop Tyrel Lomax, flanker Shannon Frizell and second five-eighths Jordie Barrett.
Brilliant All Blacks retain Bledisloe Cup in style
Outstanding ball retention, patience on defence and unerring forward drive led by lock Scott Barrett in his finest Test saw the All Blacks claim three prizes - the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship for 2023, the Bledisloe Cup for the 21st year and an uncompromising 38-7 win over Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.
All Blacks focus in on USA Eagles showdown
Incentives won't be lacking for players selected to play for the All Blacks against the United States in Washington next weekend.
Big names bolster All Blacks for northern tour
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will continue to lead the side as they prepare for their northern hemisphere tour on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
Young lock Josh Lord called into the All Blacks
Taranaki and Chiefs lock Josh Lord has been called into the All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour to the USA and Europe.
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.

ROUND FOUR: 5 Talking Points
Well it’s the Blues and the Crusaders who remain the only teams unbeaten in Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa and the Hurricanes are finally on the board.

Shannon Frizell Videos

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Shannon Frizell BEASTMODE vs South Africa
Check out some of Shannon Frizell's best moments from his display against South…
HIGHLIGHTS | All Blacks v South Africa 2023 (Auckland)
Highlights from the All Blacks Freedom Cup match against South Africa in…
RD 2 HIGHLIGHTS | Tasman v Northland (Mitre 10 Cup 2020)
A Sevu Reece hat-trick has powered Tasman Mako to a bonus point win over…