Clayton McMillan is a New Zealand professional rugby union coach.
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Born in Perth but raised in Rotorua. McMillan was educated at Rotorua Boys High School. He worked as a Police officer in Rotorua. McMillan represented the Whakarewarewa rugby club and played for Bay of Plenty as a Number 8 from 1995 to 2003, playing over 100 matches.[1] He also represented the New Zealand Divisional team in 2000.
McMillan was named as the interim head coach of the Chiefs team that plays in the Super Rugby competition.[2][3]
He was the coach of Bay of Plenty before taking up his role at the Chiefs.[4]
Personal life
editMcMillan is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāi Tamawhariua and Te Rangaihouhiri descent).[5]
References
edit- ^ "Big Read: Bay of Plenty Steamers coach Clayton McMillan".
- ^ "Clayton McMillan appointed as interim head coach for 2021 Gallagher Chiefs" (Press release). 28 February 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ "Super Rugby: Clayton McMillan named as Chiefs interim coach for 2021". Stuff.co.nz. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Bay of Plenty coach Clayton McMillan puts his hand up for Super Rugby". Stuff.co.nz. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Maori All Blacks squad announced to play Moana Pasifika in Hamilton". Gallagher Chiefs (Official Site). 24 November 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
Clive Akers & N. A. C. McMillan (1996) New Zealand Rugby Almanack of New Zealand. Hodder Moa Beckett Publishers, Auckland. ISBN 1-86958-282-9
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