Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Andre Dunn brings a taste of the southern hemisphere to the options in the Leicester Tigers academy teams midfield.

Spotted and tutored by Norfolk’s DPP coach Tim Malone and a player at Langley School, Andre says: “The DPP programme helped me develop my overall rugby and was a good platform for me to outline where I want to be in the future.”

As a Kiwi, Andree identifies All Blacks superstar Sonny Bill Williams as an inspiration. “I just admire how humble he is as a person as well as his work ethic on and off the pitch,” he says.

Getting to know you

What fillings would you add to your perfect sandwich?

I quite like an Italian BMT with mayo and BBQ sauce.

What is your favourite song to train to?

Tribe Called Quest’s ‘Can I Kick It’

If you could meet any famous person (dead or alive), who would it be?

It would be cool to have been able to chat to Muhammad Ali.