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Profile - Nick Buckley |
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Moseley boost squad with New Zealand centre Moseley have strengthened their squad with the trial signing of New Zealander Nick Buckley, who played a match against the British Lions in 2004. Nick - a 25-year-old centre - came off the bench for Manawatu in a game during the Lions tour. He has played age-grade rugby at all levels for Auckland, and worked his way through the Auckland B side into their National Provincial Championship (NPC) side at the end of the 2004 season. He then moved to Manawatu, playing in the NPC as well as becoming a full-time Rugby Development Officer. Unfortunately, he suffered a long-term injury, from which he is now fully recovered. To start his recuperation he has been playing this season for College Old Boys, who are currently the top club side in Manawatu. Moseley have signed Nick for one month, to check that his injury is now fully healed, with a view to continuing his contract to the end of the season. John Beale, Moseley’s Director of Rugby, said: “Nick is a quality player and will help strengthen our back line. We’re sure he will be a great addition to the squad and we look forward to welcoming him and his wife and baby to the club.” He added that Nick will be training with the squad this week and will be available for selection for Saturday’s home match against Doncaster Knights. |
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Smith looks Down Under - Birmingham Post
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| Moseley have moved to strengthen their
three-quarter line with the addition of former Manawatu back Nick
Buckley. The 25-year-old, will train with his new team-mates for the first time tonight with a view to earning a long-term contract. Buckley has been brought over on trial for a month in the first instance but, if he impresses, could sign on until the end of the season and give the Billesley Common side much-needed depth in midfield. “He comes highly recommended from Bristol academy manager Geoff Moon, who was in Auckland,” Smith said. “There is a possibility he could play against Doncaster on Saturday but it depends how quickly he picks up our moves. “The way we play, we need somebody who makes decisions. That position in some ways is quite similar to flyhalf. He needs to be able to react to calls and space, as well as being a good runner with good lines.” Buckley comes to Moseley with excellent pedigree, having played age-grade rugby at all levels for Auckland and worked his way through the Auckland B side into their National Provincial Championship XV at the end of the 2004 season. He then moved to Manawatu, playing in the NPC as well as becoming a full-time Rugby Development Officer only to suffer from a long-term back injury, from which he has now fully recovered. To start his recuperation, he has been playing this season for College Old Boys, the top club side in Manawatu. |
