Slade McFarlandSlade Paul McFarland is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player.BiographyEarly lifeRaised in Auckland, McFarland was educated at Dilworth School and Rangitoto College.Rugby careerMcFarland, a hooker, played over 200 games for East Coast Bays and was a North Harbour provincial player. He earned regular NZ Maori selection during his career and was also a New Zealand A representative. His Super 12 career began at the Chiefs in 1996, before multiple stints with both the Blues and Crusaders. He briefly played in Wales for Swansea-based club Dunvant and was a medical joker with Stade Toulousain in the 2005–06 Top 14 season.