Aaron Joseph Douglas Mauger

Background

He was born on born 29 November 1980 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Education

Christchurch Boys&#039. High School.

Career

He previously played first five-eighths and second five-eighths for Canterbury (Air New Zealand Cup), the Crusaders (Super Rugby) and the New Zealand All Blacks. He joined the Leicester Tigers at the end of the 2007 Rugby World Cup after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with the English side. Mauger captained the New Zealand Under-21 team to success in the International Under-21 Tournaments in 2000 and 2001.

He made his All Blacks début in 2001.

In March 2010, Mauger announced his retirement due to a back injury. He had attended clinics in the United Kingdom and Germany in his bid to overcome the injury but had been unable to complete training sessions without breaking down.

In June 2010 Mauger returned with his family to live in his native New Zealand where he hoped to remain involved with rugby union in a coaching role. Following a period of coaching with the Crusaders, it was announced that Mauger had signed a 3-year deal (starting in the 2015/2016 season) with Leicester Tigers for the vacant head coach role.

The role was previously held by Matt O"Connor who left in 2013 to be head coach at Leinster.

Achievements

• His great-uncle, Ivan Mauger, is a former six time Speedway World Champion.