Our Team

Duncan Sandlant – Managing Director

Duncan is the Managing Director of Esportif International’s European office and the founding Managing Director of Point Sports Management. He is a qualified employment lawyer with over fifteen years legal experience specialising in sports law. He also still consults to Lewis Silkin, a leading London based law firm, where he is part of their Sports Law team.

Duncan has been managing players and coaches for over ten years and is one of the most experienced and influential managers in world rugby. He has acted for and negotiated some of the highest profile and most complex contracts in rugby and is widely regarded as a leader in this field. As well as rugby, he has acted for athletes and management in football, golf and yachting. Duncan is a member of the working party of the Association of Rugby Agents in the UK and is an accredited agent with the RFU.

Rhys Parsons - Director

Rhys Parsons is a Director of Esportif International and specialises in searching for and obtaining playing and coaching opportunities for clients in the UK and French markets. 

Rhys is fluent in French and is licenced by the French Rugby Federation to represent professional players, coaches and clubs in France. He is one of only a few licensed agents who are not French citizens. Rhys is also a registered agent with the RFU in the UK.

Rhys is a qualified lawyer who specialises in sports related employment law and has over 6 years legal experience working in London, Paris and Cardiff.

Rhys represents a number of world class international players and coaches and still consults to Darwin Gray LLP, a leading Welsh law firm.

Craig Innes – Director

Craig is a Director of Esportif, and was a founding director of World In Motion. He was one of the few professionals to make the successful switch between rugby codes, having played rugby for the Auckland Blues and All Blacks before signing with Leeds in the UK Super League, followed by the NRL club Manly. He returned to Auckland to complete his professional career playing Rugby Union for the Auckland Blues in the Super 12 competition.  He has a wealth of local industry knowledge as well as vast experience of the international rugby and league markets. He is an NZRPA and NRL Accredited Agent.

Craig has a reputation for honesty, integrity and commitment to players’ welfare in conjunction with securing their commercial success.

Bruce Sharrock – Director

Bruce is a Director of Esportif, and was a founding director of World In Motion. He has over 10 years experience in the finance industry, partnered a successful nation-wide retail chain, and has been successfully managing elite athletes for the past 15 years.

Bruce has comprehensive knowledge of the NZRPA/NZRU Players Collective, is an accredited NZRPA Player Agent and possesses a proven reputation for honesty and effective negotiation within the Australasian rugby industry. Bruce is also an accredited NRL agent who possesses an in-depth knowledge of the NRL rules and regulations.

Dean McKenzie – Director

Dean is a Director of Esportif and is a Chartered Accountant with degrees in both Economics and Accounting from Otago University, as well as a Masters Degree in Sports Administration and Facility Management from Ohio University (USA). Dean is the CEO of Addington Raceway and Events Centre in Christchurch. 

Karyne Ross – Client Welfare Manager

Karyne is the Client Welfare Manager for Esportif, and is part of the original team from World In Motion having been with the company since its inception in 2002.

Karyne sets high standards in customer service and is committed to clients’ welfare. Her qualifications and experience in marketing and business management assist with clients commercial aspirations, and she is the key contact for all Commercial and Talent enquiries.

Daniel Kane – National Client Manager

Dan is Esportifs National Client Manager. He has a Bachelors degree in Business Studies from Massey University, played his rugby locally for North Harbour and spent a number of years as a professional player in the UK. Dan has comprehensive knowledge and experience of the sports industry both internationally and in NZ combined with a thorough understanding of the NZRPA Collective, and is an NZRPA Accredited Agent. Dan fully understands the needs of our clients, the pathways to success and the importance of career planning.

Anthony Ruakere – National Client Manager

Anthony is a National Client Manager and Legal Counsel for Esportif. He has a law degree from Auckland University, a Masters Degree from Cambridge University, practiced law in both Auckland and London and continues to consult to Auckland based Enterprise Law. Anthony's experience in litigation, commercial law, contract and settlement negotiation, along with his rugby playing and coaching background provides him with an essential understanding of the issues facing professional athletes and the sports industry.

Rhys Parsons - Director

Rhys Parsons is a Director of Esportif International and specialises in searching for and obtaining playing and coaching opportunities for clients in the UK and French markets. 

Rhys is fluent in French and is licenced by the French Rugby Federation to represent professional players, coaches and clubs in France. He is one of only a few licensed agents who are not French citizens. Rhys is also a registered agent with the RFU in the UK.

Rhys is a qualified lawyer who specialises in sports related employment law and has over 6 years legal experience working in London, Paris and Cardiff.

Rhys represents a number of world class international players and coaches and still consults to Darwin Gray LLP, a leading Welsh law firm.

Miwa Eguchi

Miwa completed a law degree at Senshu University and her passion for rugby led to her successful career in sports management. Since 1991 she has been involved in different aspects of professional rugby, as a translator, administrator and team manager. Since 2003 Miwa has evolved into a sports agent role, and since has been involved in a number of high profile signings to top Japanese clubs. She  has an extensive network of contacts throughout Japan  and is held with high regard within the professional rugby industry.

Dave Northend – Director

Dave has over twenty four years’ experience in the sports industry. Dave has been involved in various aspects of sport including a sports travel company, a sports events management company and a sports management consultancy.

Over the last twelve years, Dave has been instrumental in assisting various professional sports personalities in the commercial sector. Dave has been involved in several global high profile signings such as Springbok international, Johann Muller in his move to Ulster.