Sean Polwart (born 14 April 1990) is a former New Zealand

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. He made his Auckland debut in 2010, and was signed by the for the

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seasons, making five appearances. Additionally Polwart was a member of the squad during the 2015 season, for whom he played in one match. Internationally, Polwart won the

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with the team, scoring 2 tries in 5 games. He has also represented the Maori All Blacks. In early 2017, Polwart announced his retirement from playing due to a serious concussion injury suffered in 2015 while training with the Chiefs.

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Sean Polwart itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics
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