Veteran All Blacks fullback TJ Perenara’s age had been a question among many fans since his retirement.
One of the most crucial in the All Blacks squad, Perenara shocked fans when he announced his retirement.
Some fans asked why he had to make that decision so early, but the question is, how old is Perenara?
Indeed, his good looks and social engagement make him look like a young player.
On Instagram, he has a massive following and great content that is rare among his agemates.
To clear the air, Perenara celebrated his birthday, and his age was revealed to all.
HOW OLD IS TJ PERENARA?
TJ Perenara was born on 23 January 1992, and he celebrated his 34th birthday in 2026. The talented full back was born to his parents, father Thomas and mother Fiona, both with a strong history in softball.
TJ Perenara grew up in Porirua, New Zealand, where he started playing rugby from a young age.
WHY DID PERENARA RETIRE?
At 33, TJ Perenara had some years ahead of him playing at the highest level, a decision that surprised fans.
However, Perenara had overcome some serious ruptured Achilles injuries that he wanted to avoid.
He decided to retire from the All Blacks, citing a need to devote more time and attention to his family.
Upon his retirement, he detailed the temptation of staying in New Zealand but chose family security over anything.
“Pushing for a World Cup opportunity was a big factor in wanting to stay, but that long-term security in Japan was fascinating for us as a family. We’ve got two young kids, so that was important to us,” he said.
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