About Derek Carpenter
Born 1988. Derek Carpenter is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Derek Carpenter (born 26 July 1988) is a New Zealand born rugby union footballer who plays as either a Second Five-Eighth or Centre. He represented Japan at the international level, starting at inside centre against Romania and Ireland in the 2017 July Tests.
He formally played for Toyota Verblitz having joined them in 2014. He previously played for in his home country. He was named in the first ever squad which competed in the Super Rugby 2016 season.
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Who is Derek Carpenter?
New Zealand rugby union player (1988-)
When was Derek Carpenter born?
Derek Carpenter was born on 26 July 1988 in Te Kamo.
What is Derek Carpenter's occupation?
Derek Carpenter is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Derek Carpenter?
Derek Carpenter is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek Carpenter. https://biography.guide/derek-carpenter/
MLA: "Derek Carpenter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/derek-carpenter/.
Chicago: "Derek Carpenter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/derek-carpenter/.
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