| Born | 7 March 2001 Nambour, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 125 kg (276 lb; 19 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Nudgee College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Harry Vella (born 7 March 2001) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Brumbies. His preferred position is prop. [1]
Vella is from Nambour and attended St Joseph's College, Nudgee, before playing his club rugby for Canberra Royals. [2] He had previously been a member of the Queensland academy, and represented Australia Schools. [3] He previously worked in a warehouse, where he earned the nickname 'The Forklift' due to his ability to lift heavy objects. [4]
Vella was named in the Brumbies squad ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. [5] After a 16-month lay off due to injury, he made his debut in Round 5 of the season against Moana Pasifika. [6]