David Bhana
New Zealand rugby league footballer
David Bhana (born 13 January 1993) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer. He plays at lock. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League.
Background
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Bhana is of Indian, and Māori descent and played his junior rugby league for the Northcote Tigers, before being signed by the New Zealand Warriors. He attended Birkenhead College between 2006 and 2010, where he was the Head Boy and continued to play club rugby league, while playing 1st XV for the school. Along with 1st XV, he also represented the school in 1st XI cricket. He then went on to study at the University of Auckland where he was a member of the University of Auckland Māori association, Ngā Tauira Māori. He went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Environmental Science and Geography.
Bhana's family has a long history in the game, with his grandfather, father and his three brothers having played rugby league.
Playing career
Early career
From 2012 to 2013, Bhana played for the New Zealand Warriors' NYC team.
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