Philip Baselala

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Philip Baselala
Date of birth (2004-09-14) 14 September 2004 (age 19)
Place of birthFiji
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb; 11 st 11 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Current team Drua
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023– Drua 2 (0)
Correct as of 18 August 2023
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023– Fiji U20 5 (0)
Correct as of 18 August 2023

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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Early career

Baselala began playing rugby at the age of eight, and attended Suva Grammar School. [2]

Professional career

Basela 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]

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References

  1. "Philip Baselala". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  2. "Philip Baselala's mother proud of his achievement". Fiji Village. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  3. "Fijian Drua unveil 2023 squad and first ever development group" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  4. "Baselala, Natave join main squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  5. "A day to remember for Baselala". Press Reader. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  6. "Fiji U20 names strong side for World Champs". FBC News. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.