Cameron Pierce (rugby union)
Cameron Pierce (born 26 October 1991) is a rugby union lock who plays for Pau and Canada. Pierce made his debut for Canada in 2013.[1]
Date of birth | October 26, 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 105 kg (231 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
Following an impressive campaign at the 2011 Junior World Trophy, scoring two tries, Pierce was offered a two year academy deal with Clermont-Auvergne. From 2011 to 2013 Pierce made appearances for the Clermont Espoirs squad. Ahead of the 2013-14 season, Pierce signed a contract with Pau, playing in the French second division. At the end of the 2014-15 season Pau won promotion to the Top 14, the premier French league. Pierce would continue to play with the club appearing in seven matches for Pau's 2015-16 season. However, despite his contract not expiring until the end of the 2016-17 season, Pierce left the team early citing multiple concussion issues.
References
- "Rugby Canada line up for Japan tilt has a veteran tone; enough for Pacific Nations Cup glory?". The Province. 17 June 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2015.