Chiefs turnover king signs again for Taranaki rugby
Chiefs flanker Lachlan Boshier has re-signed withTaranaki for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup campaign. The 25-year-old has 38 appearances for the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls since making his Mitre 10 Cup debut in 2014. The 1.9m tall 104kg loose forward has become an integral part of the squad with his defensive work rate and his ability to dominate the breakdown with turnovers. The former New Zealand Under 20 representative, and older brother of Taranaki utility forward Kaylum Boshier, has been in commanding form for the Chiefs. He has played 52 games for the Super Rugby franchise since debuting in 2016. READ MORE: * Super Rugby: How Chiefs flanker Lachlan Boshier has become king of the turnover * Former All Blacks to turn out for Taranaki in Mitre 10 Cup * Taranaki loose forwards Lachlan Boshier and Mitchell Brown re-sign with Chiefs The Auroa Primary School product captained the New Plymouth Boys High School 1st XV before joining New Plymouth Old Boys in the CMK Taranaki club premiership. Taranaki Rugby Union chief executive Laurence Corlett is delighted Boshier had recommitted to Taranaki rugby. Having quality loose forwards is a must in the Mitre 10 Cup, he said. With Lachlan we have one of the best in New Zealand rugby for attacking the ball at the breakdown. Having him in the side creates real competition and depth which can only help our performance on and off the field. He is an experienced player with plenty of first-class games under his belt and is a real leader within our environment.