Benson Stanley

Benson Stanley

File:Benson Stanley.jpg
Full name	Benson Joel Stanley
Date of birth	(1984-09-11) 11 September 1984
Place of birth	New South Wales, Australia
Height
Weight	98 kg (216 lb)
School	Auckland Grammar School
University	University of Auckland
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Centre
New Zealand No.	1102
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2012–	Clermont Auvergne	64	(45)
correct as of 31 January 2015.
Provincial/State sides
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2003–12	Auckland	36	(20)
Super Rugby
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2008–12	Blues	53	(40)
correct as of 4 June 2012.
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2010	New Zealand	3	(0)

Benson Stanley (born 11 September 1984 in New South Wales, Australia) is a rugby union player for Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14. Stanley is a product of Auckland Grammar. He plays as a centre. Benson is one of the Stanley rugby clan that includes Chase, Joe, Jeremy, and Kyle. Benson is also the brother of Western Force player Winston Stanley. Stanley was named in the 2010 All Blacks squad, making three appearances during the 2010 season. He played for the Blues in the Super Rugby competition between 2008 and 2012.

In 2012, it was announced that Stanley had signed a two-year deal with French side ASM Clermont Auvergne, starting with the 2012–13 Top 14 season.

External links

• Benson Stanley at AllBlacks.com
• Blues profile