Steve Alfeld
Steven Kenneth Alfeld (born 2 February 1986) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.[1]
| Full name | Steven Kenneth Alfeld | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 2 February 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby career
A half-back, Alfeld represented New Zealand at the 2005 Under 19 Rugby World Championship.[2]
Alfeld was part of the Crusaders wider training group in 2008 when an injury to Andy Ellis saw him called into the full squad, before making his debut in round nine against the Lions in Christchurch.[3]
Most of Alfeld's provincial rugby was played with Tasman.[4]
In 2016/17, Alfeld had a stint in Spanish rugby, playing with Quesos .[5]
Personal life
Alfeld was the boxing opponent of 37-year old project manager Kain Parsons who died in hospital after being knocked out in a Christchurch charity bout in 2018.[6]
References
- "Steven Kenneth Alfeld". www.rugbyhistory.co.nz.
- "New Zealand under-19s lose to South Africa". NZ Herald. 18 April 2005.
- "Rugby: Alfeld promoted as cover for Ellis". NZ Herald. 29 January 2008.
- "Injury problems mount for Makos". Stuff.co.nz. 29 September 2010.
- "23-15: El Salvador se anota el derbi ante el Quesos". Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). 2 October 2016.
- "Tragic insight into charity boxing death". Otago Daily Times. 9 December 2018.
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