But that would not be hard - in his first year he did not see a second of action.
Berquist, who has started for the Highlanders at first five-eighth in their past three games, first made the Highlanders in 2004, aged just 20, and having only just started a first-class career with Otago.
"But I was pretty much a tacklebag holder. And that gave me the wrong attitude. I didn't see any game time. I had the likes of Tony Brown and Nick Evans in front of me so it was pretty hard to get a look in," Berquist said.
"In hindsight, it was a bit early. I'd only played one first-class game and got picked too early."
Berquist went away after 2004 and worked on his game, returning home to Hawkes Bay at the end of 2005 with a Bachelor of Surveying degree.
He made the Hawkes Bay side and slowly worked his way up rugby's professional ladder, eventually being selected for the Highlanders this year.
Now back in Dunedin for the Super 14 - enjoying living in an apartment, not a student flat - Berquist (25) said the team was focused on the game against the Blues on Friday night, and wanted to put the indifferent performance against the Reds behind it.
"We did well to win. The word around the camp is that we would not have won that game earlier in the season. So it's good to come away with a win and get over the line.
"We had the ball but we just could not get that many runs going and get any continuity into our game."
Berquist said the side knew what it had to do on Friday against the Blues.
"They will be tough. They are coming off a big win and have got a lot of stars. . It really is a must-win game. The table is very congested so we need the win."
Berquist said the side had the players to win and had built confidence in the past month. The Highlanders would be up against a Blues side which had the ability to score from anywhere, so defence was of utmost importance.
He said his goal kicking was coming right, but tactical kicking was very important under the experimental law variations.
"There is a lot of aimless kicking at times but really you've just got to keep the ball in front of the forwards. The game hasn't changed that much."
Berquist said the next two games were vital for the team, before heading to Africa and then Perth for their last three games.
"If we can pick up wins in the next two weeks then that is going to put us in a very strong position. Everyone is really up for the Blues game."
