| Birth name | Asaeli Boko | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 16 September 1981 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Nadi, Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 114 kg (18.0 st; 251 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Asaeli Boko (born 16 September 1981) is a Fijian rugby union number 8[2] who played for Fiji and Sale Sharks. Boko, is known for his versatility and is able to pack down at second row, flanker or his favoured position of number 8. He was a key player in the Fijian's Autumn tour of 2009 starting in all three games against Ireland, Scotland and Romania. He also had a three-month trial at Saracens, looking to gain a contract for the 2010/11 season.
In October 2010, he was signed on by English club, Sale Sharks whose head coach Mike Brewer has previously worked with Boko during Fiji's 2009 Autumn Internationals.[3]
He was dropped from the Fiji Warriors squad in February 2012.[4] In January 2013 he joined NZ club Northland.[5]
Career
Boko is one of a select few Fijians to have played for his country at both international 7's and 15's something which is considered an honour in Fiji.
References
- ↑ "Asaeli Boko". World Rugby. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ↑ "Brewing at No. 8 for Boko". Fiji Sun. 19 November 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ↑ Sale Sharks sign Fijian forward Asaeli Boko
- ↑ "Asaeli Boko dropped". Fiji Sun. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ↑ "Boko joins Northland". Fiji Sun. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
External links
- Asaeli Boko at ESPNscrum
- Asaeli Boko at the World Rugby Men's Sevens Series (archived)