Kevin James Schuler (born 1967) is a New Zealand

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coach and former rugby union player. A

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, Schuler represented Manawatu and

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at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the

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, between 1989 and 1995. He played 13 matches for the All Blacks including four internationals and the 1995 Rugby World Cup. He moved to Japan in 1996 and played for

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, where he became player–coach and later head coach. He has also had coaching roles with

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and the in New Zealand. In 1990, Schuler was named Manawatu sportsperson of the year.

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1967 births Living people New Zealand expatriate rugby union players in Japan Manawatu rugby union players Massey University alumni New Zealand international rugby union players New Zealand rugby union coaches New Zealand rugby union players North Harbour rugby union players Rugby union flankers Rugby union players from Te Aroha Shizuoka Blue Revs players 1995 Rugby World Cup players 20th-century New Zealand sportsmen {{NewZealand-rugbyunion-bio-1960s-stub