Player Profile – Michael Penman

Full name:

Michael Penman

School/Team:

Murchison Area School – Waimea Combined

Position in team:

Prop

Your pre-game ritual:

Start off with an hour and a half drive to nelson with a cheeky stop to Wakefield bakery for a steak and cheese pie

Favourite BNZ Crusaders rugby player:

Owen Franks

What qualities do you think make a great leader?

Takes charge but still listens to others and tries to be as informed as possible

What are some of your biggest achievements at school so far, rugby and/or study related?

Top student for sports and exercise at NMIT. Represent Nelson and Buller for the past 6 years