23 Facts About Lachie Turner

Lachlan 'Lachie' David Turner was born on 11 May 1987 and is an Australian professional rugby union player who retired at the end of 2018 season.

Lachie Turner has a strong kicking game, which allows him to play at fullback.

Lachie Turner played Super Rugby for the New South Wales Waratahs from 2007 to 2013, before joining the Queensland Reds in 2014.

Lachie Turner played club rugby for Eastwood, and was invited to join the Waratahs Academy in 2006 under coach Joe Barakat's guidance.

Lachie Turner was selected for and played in the Australian Under 19 side which won the 2006 Under 19 Rugby World Championship in Dubai.

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Lachie Turner made his debut for the Waratahs against Reds in the 2006 Australian Provincial Championship, and was awarded the inaugural Chris Whitaker Aspiring Waratah Award at the end of the 2006 season.

In 2007, Lachie Turner earned his first Super 14 cap for the Waratahs in round seven against the Stormers in Sydney.

The highlight for Lachie Turner came against the Crusaders at Aussie Stadium, where he scored a solo try from his own half, beating several defenders for pace.

Lachie Turner capped off the season by winning the 2007 Super Rugby Rookie of the Year award.

From his debut in 2007 through to the end of the 2011 season, Lachie Turner did not miss a Super Rugby match for the Waratahs – an impressive run of 67 consecutive appearances.

Lachie Turner sustained a hamstring tear in 2012 during a pre-season trial match for the Waratahs against Samoa, and was forced to miss all but the last two matches of the 2012 Super Rugby season.

Lachie Turner had been in and out of the Waratahs side until then, and had earned only two Super caps for the 2013 season, in the selection battle for the Waratahs back three.

In 2013, Lachie Turner signed a two-year deal to play for the Queensland Reds, starting from the 2014 Super Rugby season.

In 2015, Lachie Turner came over to Europe and joined RC Toulon as cover during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

However, on 16 February 2016 it was announced that Lachie Turner had joined Aviva Premiership club Exeter Chiefs on a two and a half year deal.

On 25 May 2007, Lachie Turner was selected for Australia A against Tonga at Aussie Stadium in Sydney.

An injury to Lote Tuqiri enabled Lachie Turner to make his Test debut on 5 July 2008, starting on the wing against France in Brisbane.

Lachie Turner toured with the Wallabies on the 2008 Spring tour, and played against Italy in Padova.

Lachie Turner was selected for all three 2009 June Tests and for all six matches of the 2009 Tri Nations Series.

Lachie Turner toured with the Wallabies on the 2009 Spring tour but did not play any Test matches.

Lachie Turner played in the wins over Italy and France in 2010, and in the win against Wales at Millennium Stadium in 2011.

Lachie Turner was a member of the 2010 Rugby Sevens squad that won silver at the Delhi Commonwealth Games.

On 15 September 2010, Lachie Turner won the "Gatorade Bolt", an invitational 100 metres race held at Sydney Olympic Park, to earn himself the unofficial title of the fastest professional footballer in Australia.