Philip Baselala (born 14 September 2004) is a Fijian rugby union player, who plays for the Drua in Super Rugby. His preferred position is scrum-half.[1]
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| Date of birth | 14 September 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb; 11 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
editBaselala began playing rugby at the age of eight, and attended Suva Grammar School.[2]
Professional career
editBaselala was named in the Drua development squad ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season,[3] before being called into the full squad in January 2023.[4] He made his debut in Round 6 of the season, debuting against the Rebels.[5] He was named in the Fiji U20s squad following the Super Rugby campaign.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Philip Baselala". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Philip Baselala's mother proud of his achievement". Fiji Village. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Fijian Drua unveil 2023 squad and first ever development group" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Baselala, Natave join main squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "A day to remember for Baselala". Press Reader. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "Fiji U20 names strong side for World Champs". FBC News. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
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