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.

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
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Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007
2008
North Otago
Tasman

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

Early years

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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

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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

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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

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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

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  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.