Ollie Norris

Ollie Norris brings physicality and a high work rate to the Gallagher Chiefs' forward pack, where his contribution is measured in tackles made, rucks hit and metres gained rather than headlines. Born on 11 December 1999, he is a hard-working forward whose value lies in the unglamorous areas of the game: strong defensive reads, persistence at the breakdown and an honest carrying game close to the ruck. Having come through New Zealand's age-grade ranks, including representative honours at under-20 level, Norris has developed into a dependable squad member capable of slotting into the Chiefs' tight exchanges in Super Rugby Pacific. He offers the sort of consistency and physical presence that allows a pack to maintain its intensity across a full match. As he continues to accumulate senior experience, Norris remains a reliable option who does the hard, often unseen work that keeps a forward unit functioning.