Career
He also had stints with Leinster in 2005 and 2008. He played for Northland between 1995–1998 and from 2006–2010, for whom he made more than 100 appearances. He also played for Wellington between 1999–2004, during his time with the Hurricanes.
Holwell spent much of his career with the Hurricanes.
He was initially drafted from Norhtland in 1998, and stayed with the team for seven consecutive seasons, scoring 676 points in 76 appearances. After a stint with Leinster in 2005, he played a final season with the Hurricanes in 2006, where his side were defeated in the final by Crusaders.
He spent the 2007 season with the Blues, however he made only six appearances for the club in what was his final season of.
