Tyler D.

2018

Highlights

Tyler was immersed in the "Crusaders Way," rapidly accelerating his tactical decision-making and technical mastery. This provided the final polish needed to transition into professional rugby.

After adopting the program's professional standards, French scouts quickly identified Tyler's talent in 2019. This recognition directly led to a contract with the elite Top 14 club, Montpellier.

Tyler's focused development culminated in his international test debut for the French national team. He now competes on the world stage, proving the value of the Academy's environment.

The Proven Path to Professional Rugby

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Position: Lock

Height: 2m (6'7")

Weight: 126kg (278 lbs)

Crusaders Global Academy Residency: 2018

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The Crusaders Global Academy Player Residency is designed to accelerate talent, providing the high-performance foundations necessary to compete on the world stage. Tyler Duguid’s journey is a powerful testament to the impact of immersing yourself in the Crusaders championship environment.

Tyler, a towering 2-metre, 126kg second-rower of Canadian descent, made his international test debut for France in a dream matchup against the legendary All Blacks. While the world sees the powerhouse professional athlete of today, the Crusaders Global Academy team remembers the determined university player who arrived in Christchurch for the Player Residency (often referred to internally as the Crusaders International Academy) in 2018.

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The Residency: Building a Professional Foundation

During his time at Rugby Park in Christchurch, Tyler was immersed in the "Crusaders Way". The multi-month residency provided him with the necessary structure to transition from student-athlete to professional prospect.

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The Accelerated Pathway

Tyler’s experience at Crusaders Global Academy provided the final, vital layer of polish and performance literacy. Following his residency in 2018, Tyler returned to his Canadian university competition. He carried with him the professional standards, high rugby I.Q., and technical mastery gained in Christchurch.

In 2019, French scouts, recognizing his newly polished high-performance attributes, spotted his talent. The foundation built at Crusaders Global Academy in the prior year directly contributed to him being identified and subsequently signing a professional contract with the elite Montpellier club in France.

Today, Tyler Duguid is a French International, preparing to face the All Blacks. His story proves that a successful professional career is not just about raw talent; it's about choosing the right environment for accelerated development.

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Your Legacy Starts Here

Tyler Duguid’s professional journey was fast-tracked by the unique cultural and coaching environment of the Crusaders Global Academy Player Residency. If you are serious about transforming your game, being spotted by international scouts, and playing at the highest level, the time to commit is now!

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