Judah Saumaisue
| Full name | Judah Qoro Saumaisue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 11 March 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 113 kg (249 lb; 17 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Judah Saumaisue (born 11 March 2004) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Brumbies. His preferred position is lock or flanker.[1]
Early career
Saumaisue was born in Melbourne, however he has Fijian heritage from Gau Island.[2] He represented Fiji U20 in 2023,[3] and Australia U20 in 2024.[4] Having come through the Melbourne Rebels system, having captained their U19 side, he played his club rugby for Power House,[5] he also represented the Fijian Drua U20 side.[6]
Professional career
Saumaisue was named in the Rebels development squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, however did not make an appearance.[5] Following the Rebels collapse, Saumaisue moved to the Brumbies on trial ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, being named in the squad for Round 1 of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting against the Drua.[7]
References
- ^ "Judah Saumaisue". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Judah ready for action!". 14 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Fijian Under-20 squad named for World Rugby Championship". Fiji Rugby. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "First Australia U20s squad announced for 2024". Rugby.com.au. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Rebels Strengthen Future with Signings of Exciting Victorian Trio". Rugby.com.au. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Saumaisue in line for Brumbies debut". FBC News. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "'So proud': Baby Brumbies make history with comeback win over Drua". Wide World of Sports. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
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