Zinzan Brooke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Zinzan Brooke

New Zealand rugby union player

Date of Birth: 14-Feb-1965

Place of Birth: Auckland, New Zealand

Profession: rugby union player

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Zinzan Valentine Brooke (born Zinzan Brooke on 14 February 1965; his name was changed by deed poll) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer who played at number eight.
He has two other brothers who also played rugby at representative level: Marty, who played for Auckland and Southland; and Robin, who played lock for Auckland and New Zealand.
He is regarded as one of the best rugby players of all time.Brooke played 58 tests for New Zealand, and 42 non-international matches for the All Blacks, captained Auckland Blues to Super 12 championships in 1996 and 1997 and was an influential figure in Auckland's dominance in the National Provincial Championship during the late 1980s and 1990s.
He scored 17 tries in test matches, then a world record for a forward.
He also played for New Zealand Maori.