Steven Sasagi

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Stephen Sasagi
Birth nameStephen Sasagi
Date of birth (1985-04-09) 9 April 1985 (age 39)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight111 kg (17 st 7 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2002
2004-2007
2009-
Otago Boys High School
Alhambra Union
Tawa
()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007
2008
North Otago
Tasman

2

(5)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Samoan U-21

Stephen Sasagi is a NZ rugby union player who in the past has played for the Tasman Makos in the Air New Zealand Cup and North Otago in the Heartland Championship.

Early years[edit]

Stephen Sasagi played for his Otago Boys High School 1st XV as a Lock in 2002. While playing his club rugby for Alhambra Union (2004–2007) he was selected for the Samoa U21 side to play in the Under 21 World Cup in Argentina[1] and was part of the Under-21 team that faced Ireland in 2005.[2]

North Otago[edit]

Stephen Sasagi played on the wing when playing for North Otago and was a vital part of the 2007 North Otago side that won the Meads Cup. He brought pace to the team, and scored a number of tries along the way.[citation needed]

Tasman Makos[edit]

Stephen Sasagi joined the Makos for the 2008 season.[3] Although he only had two appearances, he managed to score his sole try for the union against Taranaki.[4]

Wellington[edit]

He currently attends Victoria University of Wellington at the School of Architecture and Design and is working his way towards a Bachelor of Design. Sasagi is currently playing as a Loose forward for the Tawa Rugby Club in the Wellington Club Competition.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "Stephen Sasagi player profile". clubrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  2. ^ "Philpott Brace Helps Irish To Ninth". irishrugby.ie. 26 June 2005. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  3. ^ "Preview: Tasman v Bay of Plenty". sportal.co.nz. 30 July 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
  4. ^ "Rugby: Tasman down Taranaki in Air NZ Cup". The New Zealand Herald. 7 August 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2011.