Former Bay of Plenty rep Toby Arnold, pictured at FMG Stadium Waikato in 2010, has been called into the Crusaders DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad on a short-term contract. Photo / File
Former New Zealand Sevens star Toby Arnold could make his Super Rugby debut at age 36 after being called into the Crusaders DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad as an injury replacement.
“Great to have Toby Arnold with us on a short-term contract,” the Crusaders posted on social media.
“The Kiwi
fullback and winger was a legend for Lyon, playing more than 220 games in the past 10 years. Before France, he was a regular starter with the All Blacks Sevens team,” the Crusaders spokesperson said.
He arrived at Crusaders HQ last week and was training with the team in place of Leigh Halfpenny, who was expected to return from injury later in the season.
Arnold would fit in well with several other veterans in the Crusaders DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad. Former England halfback Willi Heinz is 37, hooker Quentin MacDonald is 35 as is Joe Moody and former All Black Ryan Crotty, while former Welsh outside back Johnny McNicholl is 33.
