Benjamin Alo Charles Atiga was born on 5 May 1983 in Auckland and is a rugby union player and wellbeing coach.
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10 Facts About Ben Atiga
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Ben Atiga played centre and fullback, and his coaching focuses on player wellbeing.
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Ben Atiga won world titles for New Zealand at Under-19 and Under-21 level in 2003 and as captain in 2004, during his junior career.
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Ben Atiga was part of the Under-21 team in 2002 where they placed 3rd in the tournament.
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Ben Atiga played for the Junior All Blacks in 2005 against Australia 'A' and in 2006 in the inaugural Pacific Nations Cup.
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Ben Atiga played for Auckland in the NPC, winning three national titles and one title in the 2007 Air New Zealand Cup, where Auckland went through an undefeated season, claiming the Ranfurly Shield in the same year.
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Ben Atiga played for the Blues in Super Rugby, and in 2007 he joined the All Blacks Sevens team at the end of the Blues' season.
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Ben Atiga started from the bench against the Hurricanes in his return to top tier rugby.
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At the beginning of the season, Ben Atiga was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis in his hip.
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Ben Atiga has been open about his struggles with wellbeing whilst playing.
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