Nordstrom moving up NZ rugby ranks

• Author: RUGBY Jesse Wood
• Published date: 23 June 2022
• Publication title: Te Awamutu Courier

“We are proud to announce that our crowd favourite Cody Nordstrom whom initially narrowly missed out on NZ 20s selection has been called into the squad. He flew into camp this morning (June 17) to join his teammates,” it says on Te Awamutu Sports Rugby Club’s Instagram

“We would like to congratulate Cody and his biggest fan Paula and the entire Nordstrom whānau on this fantastic news.

“Our coaching staff, management, committee and supporters are all behind you Cody.

“Nordstrom came to us and debuted last season as a young 17-year-old, fast forward the clock he is now a leader and a senior member of our premier side.

“Cody is a proud Taupō and King Country man and will represent his area and club Te Awamutu Sports well!”

Te Awamutu Sports head coach Travis Church says he is really proud of the growth in Cody both on and off the field.

“Cody is an example of a young man that didn’t get the opportunities at 1st XV level but he used that disappointment as motivation to be the best version of himself.

“When Cody came to us two seasons ago he was a shy young man with a lot of talent but was lacking confidence. He made the most of his opportunities with us at TA Sports and soon became one of the most dangerous attacking wingers in the Waikato — this young man is driven to be better every day and deserves to be representing his country.

“I look forward to him bringing this experience back into our group in a few weeks time.”

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