Divad Palu
| Date of birth | 17 January 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Kevin's College, Melbourne | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Divad Palu (born 17 January 2004) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Force. His preferred position is centre or wing.[1]
Early career
Palu was born in Auckland, New Zealand but grew up in Melbourne attending St Kevin's College, Melbourne.[2] He was a member of the Melbourne Rebels academy have come through the Victoria rugby system and was named in the Australia U20 squad for 2024.[3]
Professional career
Palu was named in the Rebels squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, however did not make an appearance.[4] Following the Rebels collapse, Palu moved to the Force ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season,[5] making his debut in Round 1 of the season against Moana Pasifika.[6]
References
- ^ "Divad Palu". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Rebels Strengthen Future with Signings of Exciting Victorian Trio". Rugby.com.au. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "10 changes made as Australia U20s reveal new-look side to face South Africa". Rugby.com.au. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "The Melbourne Rebels Unveil 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Squad" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Force lands exciting Australia U20s international Palu". Western Force. 4 August 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Donaldson delivers magical 83rd minute try to steal win for Force over Moana Pasifika". Rugby.com.au. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
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