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Saili was born in Auckland and educated at [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St Peter's College]] where he played rugby in the school First XV. He was the captain in 2009.<ref>''St Peter's College Magazine 2009'', p. 102.</ref> He represented New Zealand in schoolboy and global under-age tournaments. After leaving school he played for Auckland Marist. He is the younger brother of Blues loose forward [[Peter Saili]]. |
Saili was born in Auckland and educated at [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St Peter's College]] where he played rugby in the school First XV. He was the captain in 2009.<ref>''St Peter's College Magazine 2009'', p. 102.</ref> He represented New Zealand in schoolboy and global under-age tournaments. After leaving school he played for Auckland Marist. Saili was part of the New Zealand Under 20 team that won the Junior World Championship in Italy in 2011.<ref>[http://www.allblacks.com/news/22417/All-Blacks-squad-named-for-Steinlager-Series---6-new-caps "All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Series - 6 new caps", Allblacks.com, 2 June 2013.] (Retrieved 2 June 2013)</ref> He is the younger brother of Blues loose forward [[Peter Saili]]. |
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| Date of birth | 16 February 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 99 kg (218 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Peter Saili (older brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Francis Saili (born 16 February 1991) is a New Zealand rugby player, who plays at the centre position for the Blues in Super Rugby.[1]
Early life
Saili was born in Auckland and educated at St Peter's College where he played rugby in the school First XV. He was the captain in 2009.[2] He represented New Zealand in schoolboy and global under-age tournaments. After leaving school he played for Auckland Marist. Saili was part of the New Zealand Under 20 team that won the Junior World Championship in Italy in 2011.[3] He is the younger brother of Blues loose forward Peter Saili.
Career
Saili started his professional rugby career in 2011, with a start in the NPC for Auckland.[4] In 2012 he commenced playing for the Blues in a match against the Stormers.[5] In 2013, Saili was named a member of the All Blacks.[6]
References
- ^ Blues rugby team profile
- ^ St Peter's College Magazine 2009, p. 102.
- ^ "All Blacks squad named for Steinlager Series - 6 new caps", Allblacks.com, 2 June 2013. (Retrieved 2 June 2013)
- ^ Leggat, David (12 July 2012). "New boys bolster Auckland". NZ Herald. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ Gray, Wynne (19 March 2012). "Wobbly Blues left little wriggle room". NZ Herald. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ Liam Napier, "Six new faces for All Blacks", Stuff News, 2 June 2013. (Retrieved 2 June 2013)
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