Education
Napier Boys" High School.
Napier Boys" High School.
West played at under-20 level for New Zealand. West made his provincial debut for Hawke"s Bay in 2012. In 2013, he was named as the sole First Five-Eighth in the Maori All Blacks squad for their tour to North America.
At the start of 2014, West was called into the Chiefs squad as injury cover, but was never included in a matchday squad for the Hamilton-based side.
In April 2014, West was called into the Blues squad, as injury replacement for Baden Kerr who was ruled out for the remainder of the 2014 Super Rugby season. On 2 May 2014 West had his debut Super Rugby match for the Blues against the Queensland Reds at Eden Park where he scored a try.