Description: (Former New Zealand Rugby Union Player)
Jerome Kaino is a former New Zealand rugby union player renowned for his exceptional career. He earned accolades such as the IRB International Under-21 player of the year in 2004 and the New Zealand Rugby player of the year in 2011. A key member of the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cup-winning teams, Kaino is one of the few players to achieve this milestone. With 137 appearances for the Blues in Super Rugby, he is considered a legend in the sport and a significant figure in New Zealand rugby history.