Shaun Treeby (born 26 January 1989) is a South African

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player. He plays his provincial rugby for in the

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Playing career

Provincial Rugby

Treeby came up through age group levels for

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and made his full provincial debut in 2009. By the

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, he was a fixture for Wellington, making 10 starts and scoring his first two provincial tries. He plays centre.

Super Rugby

Treeby signed with the Highlanders for the

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, following his former Wellington coach

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south. He quickly established himself as a key member of the squad, starting each of the team's first 8 games and forming an excellent partnership with

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, before suffering a knee injury. He returned from injury to start the final four matches of the season, and scored his first Super Rugby try against the

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on 28 May. On 3 April 2017, it was announced that Treeby would join South African Super Rugby side the on a four-month deal.

References

External links

Highlanders Profile
*http://www.sportal.co.nz/rugby-union-news-display/treebys-bulk-benefits-96569 *http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/2705865/Young-Wellington-Lion-has-huge-opportunity {{DEFAULTSORT:Treeby, Shaun 1989 births Living people New Zealand rugby union players Rugby union centres Highlanders (rugby union) players Wellington rugby union players Rugby union players from New Plymouth