'It was one of those moments, it happened' - Ngatai channeled inner NFL fan for try saving tackle 

His most notable moment on the field since coming to Dublin – a last-gasp, try-saving tackle on Ulster’s Aaron Sexton two weekends ago – was borne of observations he could have made on a sofa anywhere in the world.

EXPERIENCE: Charlie Ngatai of Leinster knocks the ball from the grasp of Aaron Sexton of Ulster to prevent a try. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Charlie Ngatai is all about variety when it comes to life experiences.

The 32-year old Kiwi has worn seven different club jumpers in his days as a senior player, represented three different New Zealand sides – the All Blacks, Maoris and U20s – and he’s now in his third country having swapped Lyon for Leinster.