| Brumbies 2009 |
| Nickname |
Handy |
| Height |
1.96m |
| Weight |
114kg |
| Date of Birth |
24 April 1982 |
| Place of Birth |
Sydney, NSW |
| Marital Status |
Married to Jess |
| Rugby Career |
| Playing Position |
Lock |
| Juniors |
Beecroft, NSW |
| School |
The Kings School, NSW |
| Senior Club |
Eastwood, NSW |
| Super 12/14 Debut |
2007 (Waratahs) V Lions, Johannesburg |
| Super 12/14 run-on debut for the Brumbies |
2009 v Highlanders, Dunedin |
| Major Rep Honours |
Australian Schools (2001) |
| Career Stats |
Caps |
Points |
Comments |
| Brumbies (ACT) |
17 |
5 |
1 Try |
| Super 14 |
23 (10 NSW) |
0 |
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| Season Stats |
Caps |
Points |
Comments |
| 2009 |
13 |
0 |
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Ben Hand marked his first season with the CA Brumbies by starting in all 13 Investec Bank Super 14 fixtures. The former Waratahs lock joined the two-time Super Rugby champions from Italian Super 10 titleholders, Rugby Calvisano. Despite his relatively new standing within the side, Hand took control of the CA Brumbies’ lineout and became a mature voice and cool head within the starting pack. After forming a solid lock partnership with Mark Chisholm and then Peter Kimlin, Hand was a senior member of the CA Brumbies touring side that embarked on the four-match development tour to France. Hand started in three of the four tour matches and chimed in with a timely maiden try for his province to seal a 17-0 win over French Top 14 champions, Perpignan. Prior to joining the CA Brumbies, Hand made his Investec Super 14 debut for the Waratahs after being called into the squad to replace Daniel Vickerman, who would miss the 2007 season following a shoulder reconstruction. Between representing the Waratahs, Rugby Calvisano, captaining the Western Sydney Rams and two seasons of Investec Super 14 rugby, Hand has developed into an excellent lineout technician, has trademarked his performances with a workhorse work rate and will continue to take a leadership role within the side.
Career Timeline
2001 – Represents Australian Schools out of The Kings School.
2004 – Joins the Waratahs Academy.
2005 – Makes state debut for NSW against Auckland’s National Provincial Championship side; selected in the Waratahs Development Tour of Eastern Europe.
2006 – Selected in the Waratahs Development Tour of England and Ireland; captains NSW A and receives the inaugural NSW A Forward of the Year; represents NSW in the Australian Provincial Championship.
2007 – Called into NSW Waratahs squad to replace the injured Daniel Vickerman; makes Investec Super 14 debuts against the Lions in Week One as his first of 10 caps; captains Western Sydney Rams during the Australian Rugby Championship culminating in a semi-final appearance.
2008 – Joins Italian club, Rugby Calvisano, and wins a Super 10 title defeating Benetton Rugby Treviso in the final.
2009 – Joins the CA Brumbies and starts every match during the Investec Bank Super 14.
