Ben Masoe (born 9 March 1986) is a Samoan former rugby union international.

Ben Masoe
Date of birth (1986-03-09) 9 March 1986 (age 38)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight242 lb (110 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back-row
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 Auckland 3 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012 Samoa 4 (0)

Masoe was educated at Chanel College outside Apia.[1]

After a standout season with Papatoetoe, Masoe played provincial rugby for Auckland in 2011.[2]

Masoe, a loose forward, won four Samoa caps in 2012. He featured in all three matches for Samoa in their title-winning Pacific Nations Cup campaign, then was a starting flanker in a home Test against Scotland.[3]

Before retiring, Masoe had three years as captain of the Bombay rugby club.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Chanel College celebrates 50th Anniversary". Samoa News. 15 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Rugby: Season slipping away from Auckland". NZ Herald. 3 August 2011.
  3. ^ "Sport: Manu Samoa make five changes for Scotland test". Radio New Zealand. 21 June 2012.
  4. ^ "Bombay in good shape for four-peat". NZ Herald.
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