TJ Perenara
Rugby player · New Zealand · On the map · Athletes · Born 1992 · age 34
Thomas Tekanapu Rawakata Perenara, commonly known as TJ Perenara, is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a half-back for the Black Rams Tokyo in the Japan Rugby League One. He has previously played for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and Wellington in the Bunnings NPC.
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Sam Cane Also at New Zealand national under-20 rugby union team
Owen Franks Also at New Zealand national rugby union team
Doug Howlett Also at New Zealand national rugby union team
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Perenara is the most capped Hurricane of all time with 163 caps. Perenara made his international debut for New Zealand in 2014 and played in 89 test matches until the end of his All Black career in 2024.