Dale Coles had missed out on playing a game in Wellington due to concussion issues and a calf injury. Since April, he has not appeared in any game for the Hurricanes.
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Is Dane Coles retiring?
Coles is set to retire at the end of the 2023 season.
Who Is Dane Coles?
Dane Coles is a rugby union hooker who plays for Super Rugby club Hurricanes and the All Blacks of New Zealand.
Coles was born on December 10, 1986, in Paraparaumu, New Zealand, and began his career in 2007 with the club Wellington.
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During his 15 seasons with Wellington, he appeared in 71 games and scored 91 points.
Coles also played by the side for the Hurricanes from 2009 to 2023, appearing in 141 games and scoring 145 points.
Coles subsequently served as captain of the Hurricanes during their maiden Super Rugby title in 2016, and the same year, he was nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year.
On the international stage, Coles first played for New Zealand in 2007, and so far, he has appeared in 87 games, and scored 105 points for New Zealand.
Coles has participated in several international matches including the Rugby Championship, Tom French Memorial Cup, the Mitre 10 Cup, and the Rugby World Cup.
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