Johnny McNicholl (born 24 September 1990) is a New Zealand born

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player who previously played as a Winger or fullback for the

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regional side in the

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league and the Wales national team. As of March 2024 McNicholl rejoined the Crusaders.

Career

McNicholl was a stand-out performer in the 2012

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, heading the Top tryscorers list with 10, three ahead of his nearest rival. His consistent ability to cross the line drew interest from new Blues coach John Kirwan, but McNicholl, who played his club rugby for Sydenham in the Christchurch Metro competition, opted to commit to the Crusaders. McNicholl was a member of the Wider Training Squad in 2012 and subsequently promoted to the senior squad for

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International

In November 2019 McNicholl was named in the

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squad for the first time after qualifying for Wales through the residency rule. At the age of 29 he made his debut for Wales in the starting line up for the uncapped international against the

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on 30 November 2019. He scored a debut try in the 44-33 Wales win. On 15 January 2020 he was also called up for Wales'

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squad. He made his capped debut for Wales 1 February 2020 in the starting lineup for the Six Nations 42–0 win against Italy.

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* Living people 1990 births New Zealand rugby union players Rugby union fullbacks Rugby union wings Canterbury rugby union players Crusaders (rugby union) players Rugby union players from Christchurch Scarlets players New Zealand expatriate rugby union players in Wales Welsh rugby union players Wales international rugby union players 21st-century New Zealand sportsmen {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-1990s-stub