RobLawMax Labour Hire Player Profile: Liam Hallam-Eames (Ories)

Above: Liam Hallam-Eames directing the lineout on Saturday for Ories against Tawa.

Oriental-Rongotai lock Liam Hallam-Eames has played every match so far this year in his maiden Swindale Shield campaign. He was a strong presence around the field against leaders Tawa in Saturday's Jubilee Cup final re-match, committed and hard-working and effecting at least a couple of big turnovers. From the Kapiti Coast, Hallam-Eames went to Paraparaumu College before shifting north to Palmerston North Boys' High School last year. He moved to Wellington over the summer to join the WRFU Academy and to commence a commerce degree at Victoria University.

Name: Liam Hallam-Eames

Club: Oriental-Rongotai

Playing position: Lock

Secondary School attended: Palmerston North Boys' High School

First rugby club played for: Paraparaumu Rugby Club

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What is your earliest memory playing rugby?

Playing for the Horowhenua Kapiti U13s.

What was your playing position (s) growing up?

No. 8 /lock.

What's your favourite memory from First XV or representative rugby to date? ?

Our UK rugby tour (playing in the midfield), and most of our home games.

If you could choose any current rugby player, from across the world, to join your team - who would it be and why?

Brad Thorn, because of his work ethic and consistency.

Who is your favourite non-rugby sports person or team and why?

Freestyle Motocross (FMX) rider Levi Sherwood, because he is where I grew up and he is successful and humble.

Do have any pre-game rituals or superstitions before you take the field?

I like a good feed.

What's good and bad about training?

It's good because I love rugby; the early mornings are not always ideal.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of rugby?

Motor-biking and chilling.

What do you do for study/work outside of rugby?

Studying at University for a degree in Commerce and Administration.

Who's your favourite superhero?

Iron Man.

What's your favourite movie or TV show?

Step Brothers.

Your signature dish is?

Toast.

What's the best piece of advice from your parents or mentor/coach growing up?

Do what you love.

Is there a motto or slogan you live by?

Never give up.