Chad Plater’s rugby career started in the wilds of the Cowichan Valley and it was from these humble beginnings that one of the best front row players in Club history was plucked.

Chad was the first participant of Rugby Canada’s relocate-a-hillbilly program. This initiative took him from the backwoods of Duncan to the city of Victoria and the Pacific Pride program. Chad’s rugby skills flourished during his time with the Pride and he was even able to master the use of a fork. Once Chad graduated from the Pride he stayed in Victoria and came to play for the Castaway Wanderers and it was at this point that he was short listed for Canada. Chad is a tremendous scrummager and tireless around the park. He has recently assumed the role of Captain since it was discovered that Kenny Goodland could not speak English. Chad's greatest feat to date has nothing to do with rugby however, the birth of his son Owen trumps everything. Owen has done well following in his fathers footsteps and has anchored the CW under 2s front row for the past two years.