Boris Stankovich
Quick Facts
Biography
Boris Stankovich (born 9 January 1980, in New Zealand), is a rugby union player for Newport Gwent Dragons in the Pro 12 league and his position of choice is as a prop.
While born in New Zealand, Stankovich was capped for England at under-19 and under-21 level.
Early Career
Stankovich was educated at Kelston Boys High School, Auckland and played Rugby for the school's First XV alongside Peter Koloi and Vinnie "Kelston Smashing Machine" McClafferty . He was also Head boy in his final year at school. He began his career playing for London Irish before moving to France where he won promotion with SC Albi to the Top 14 in 2006. Initially he played at hooker before moving to prop.
Leicester Tigers
He moved to Leicester Tigers in 2007 and made his debut against Bristol in the first match of the 2007/08 season. During his time at Leicester, the club have won three premiership titles and the Anglo-Welsh Cup in 2012.
Stankovich returned to the club as an interim scrum coach for the 2016/2016 season, following the departure of Richard Cockerill from the Director of Rugby role.
Newport Gwent Dragons
In May 2014 Stankovich joined Newport Gwent Dragons.