Sean Maitland was born on 14 September 1988 in New Zealand.
Maitland previously played for the Crusaders in the Superugby tournament, but
now plays for the Scotland’s national team as well as the British and Irish
Lions. Maitland’s father is scottish and his mother is of samoan and maori
descent. Maitland is he cousin of rugby union player, Quade Cooper. In March
2011, Maitland scored four tries in a match against the Brumbies and so
equalled the record of most tries scored in a Superugby match. I asked him a
few questions about his rugby career.
What is your
favourite movie?
Sean Maitland: My
favourite movies at the moment would have to be the Batman series, Avengers
coming in a close second. Oh, and not to forget Step Brothers - that film’s
hilarious!
What music are you
listening to at the moment?
SM: I love all
types of music but mainly hip-hop. Drake is a cool artist, and probably who I
listen to most. I’m going to see him in concert soon, so I’m really looking
forward to that.
When did you start
playing rugby?
SM: I started
playing rugby when I was just five years old, encouraged by my dad who coached
me for the first three years of playing.
What are you looking
forward to in 2014?
SM: I'm looking
forward to the end of season tour that Scotland are going on. We’re playing in
Canada, USA, Argentina and South Africa. I haven’t been to the first three
places I listed, so I’m really excited about visiting that countries, as well
as going back to SA.
Who inspired you to
play rugby?
SM: I would have
to say my dad inspired me to get into rugby, as when I was younger I used to
watch him play every weekend. He is my biggest supporter and role model, and
his love for the game certainly rubbed off on me!
What is your
favourite hobby?
SM: My favourite
hobby is playing golf. There are some lovely golf courses in Scotland and
obviously a lot of history behind them seeing as the sport was invented here.
What was your most
nerve-wrecking experience on the field?
SM: My most nerve
wrecking moment would have to be running out for my Scotland debut against
England, in front of seventy thousand people at a capacity, at Twickenham. I
was a huge back of nerves but extremely excited at the same time.
What rugby game were
you most excited for?
SM: I would have
to echo what I said in the last question !
Who plays the most
important role in your life and why?
SM: My mum, dad
and partner definitely play the biggest roles in my life. My parents have been
my biggest supporters throughout my career and without them I wouldn't be where
I am today.
What is your biggest
dream?
SM: My dream is
to live my life full of happiness and love.
If you could have any
other talent, what would it be and why?
SM: If I could
have a super-secret talent, it would be acting… maybe I'm just saying that
because I’ve been watching the Oscars on telly?!
If you could play any
other sport, what would it be?
SM: If I could
play any other sport apart from rugby it would be golf, it’s a great game.
What are your plans
for the future?
SM: I would love
to have a long lasting career in rugby first of all. As rugby players we have
very limited years in the sport so as every year passes, it's a blessing! After
rugby, I would love to run my own business.
What advice can you
give to young up-and-coming rugby players?
SM: My advice to
young people would be to write some goals down on a sheet and hang them up on
your wall so you see them every day when you wake up. That's what I did when I
was younger and surprisingly enough I wrote down that I wanted to be a pro
rugby player. Every time I saw the note, it made me want to achieve my goal
more and more. 
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