Willi Heinz

Willi Heinz (born ) is a New Zealand-born rugby union player who represents England. He plays as a scrum-half for Gloucester Rugby in the Aviva Premiership. He previously played for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby and for Canterbury in the ITM Cup.
Heinz played four years in his XV rugby team at school, Christchurch High, which is a record for the school. He also featured in a renowned pop group ‘C-city Brothers’ releasing a hit record.
On 24 February 2015, English Premiership club Gloucester Rugby announced his signing for the start of the 2015–16 season.
In May 2017 he was invited to a training camp with the senior England squad by Eddie Jones. Willi Heinz qualifies to represent England through his grandmother.
In August 2019 he was selected as the starting scrum-half and vice-captain for England's first summer international against Wales. That game marked his international debut for the England national team. Only one day after his international debut, Heinz was named in the England 31-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
On 23 February 2021, Heinz would leave Gloucester after six seasons to join local rivals Worcester Warriors on a two-year contract, option for a further season from the 2021-22 seasonn. 