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Peter Umaga-Jensen

Midfield Back

Bio

Born in Lower Hutt, Umaga-Jensen started playing rugby at the Wainuiomata Rugby Football Club when he was just five years old.  

Umaga-Jensen was part of the New Zealand Under 20's team who competed in the 2016 World Championships in England.   

An exciting young midfielder, Umaga-Jensen first debuted for the Hurricanes against the Reds in 2018, impressing everyone with his first performance.  

Umaga-Jensen then suffered a shoulder injury for Wellington in the Mitre 10 Cup and had to rehab for the 2019 Super Rugby season. He went on to make an impact for the Hurricanes in the 2020 Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa season.  

Umaga-Jensen made his All Black debut at the age of 22, coming off the bench against the Wallabies in the second Bledisloe Cup Test of the year at Eden Park on October 18.   

He is the nephew of former All Black and Hurricanes midfielder Tana Umaga.  

Player profile

Position
Midfield Back
Hurricane
252
Height
187
Weight
102
Date of birth
31-12-1997
Birthplace
Lower Hutt
Province
Wellington
Nickname
Swaggyp
Career
2018-

Stats

Provincial Teams
Wellington Lions
Super Rugby Caps
5
Super Rugby Points
10
Super Rugby Debut
v Reds, Wellington, 18/05/2018
Appearances
5