One of the most promising and versatile backs in New Zealand, Evans has been a key player for North Harbour since 2002 and, as a draft player, was a potent attacking force for the Highlanders in 2004.

Evans was selected in the All Blacks squad for the domestic and Tri-Nations Tests in 2004, making his debut against England at his new home ground of Carisbrook.

An agile player who is stronger than he looks, Evans is deceptively quick and possesses a howitzer-like boot.

At home at either fly-half or full-back, the North Harbour youngster is also an accurate goal-kicker.

He made his representative debut for North Harbour in 2001 and was a member of the New Zealand Sevens side in 2002 featuring in the final eight tournaments in the 2001/02 IRB World Series.

He was included in the Barbarians squad that beat New Zealand Maori in 2002.