Position: Midfield back

Date of Birth : 23/12/94

Mako #: 118

Club: Nelson

Height (m): 1.84

Weight (kg): 95

Games: 64

David first represented the Mako in 2014 and played for the NZ Under 20's team, making an immediate impression as a highly talented midfield and outside back. The Crusaders subsequently contracted him in 2015 where he helped win back-to-back to back Super rugby titles in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. He played three Test for the All Blacks (# 1161) in 2017. David was captain of the Mako in 2018 and of the victorious 2019 and 2020 NPC Premiership teams.

David's play for the Mako and the 2021 Crusaders earned him a well-deserved All Blacks recall, playing in the mid-field, and selection on the northern hemisphere tour for 2021 and 2022 (he has now played 21 Tests) which precluded him making any appearances for the Mako. David is one of our most talented and influential Mako players in our history.