Will Stodart

Will Stodart (born 3 October 2003) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Highlanders and Otago. His preferred position is lock or flanker.^[1]

Will Stodart

Date of birth	(2003-10-03) 3 October 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth	New Zealand
Height	195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock / Flanker Current team Highlanders, Otago Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023– Otago 3 (5) 2024– Highlanders () Correct as of 11 December 2023 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2023 New Zealand U20 5 (10) Correct as of 11 December 2023

Early career

Stodart attended St Andrew's College, Christchurch where he captained the First XV rugby team.^[2] He moved to Otago after school, joining the Highlanders academy who he represented at U20 level, and was named in the New Zealand U20 in 2023.^[3] He has cited Liam Squire as his favourite player.^[4]

Professional career

Stodart has represented Otago in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.^[5] He originally wasn't named in the Highlanders squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season,^[6] however was named as a replacement player in December 2023.^[7]