Seta Baker

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Seta Baker
Date of birth (2001-02-15) 15 February 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Ōtara, New Zealand
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight106 kg (234 lb; 16 st 10 lb)
School Dilworth School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team New England Free Jacks
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023 Tasman 8 (5)
2023– New England Free Jacks 9 (15)
Correct as of 30 July 2024

Setaleki Baker (born 15 February 2001) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the New England Free Jacks. His position is Flanker. [1]

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Career

Baker was selected for the Crusaders under 20 squad in 2021. He won a scholarship to attend NMIT in Nelson. [2] Baker was named in the Tasman squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC and made his debut in Round 1 of the competition, coming off the bench in a 27–15 win for the Mako. [3]

Honours

New England Free Jacks

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References

  1. "New England Free Jacks Signs Seta Baker". djcoilrugby.com. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  2. "Career in aviation a step closer for rugby player after winning sports scholarship". nmit.ac.nz. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  3. "2023 Squad". mako.nz. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 2 March 2024.