William Havili
Date of birth (1998-09-09) 9 September 1998
Place of birthMotueka, New Zealand
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb; 13 st 3 lb)
SchoolNelson College
Notable relative(s)David Havili (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Fullback
Current team Tasman, Moana Pasifika
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Tasman 14 (54)
2022– Moana Pasifika 25 (17)
Correct as of 21 October 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Tonga 15 (97)
Correct as of 21 October 2023

William Havili (born 9 September 1998) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for Super Rugby club Moana Pasifika. Born in New Zealand, he represents Tonga at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds.[1]

Club career

Havili made his debut for Tasman in Round 6 of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup against Counties Manukau at Trafalgar Park, coming off the bench in a 21-19 win for the Mako. He was named in the Tasman Mako squad as a development player for the 2021 Bunnings NPC.[2] He made his return to the side in Round 4 of the competition, coming off the bench against Waikato at Trafalgar Park. Havili signed with Moana Pasifika for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.[3] Tasman went on to make the final of the competition that year before losing 23–20 to Waikato. He made his Super Rugby debut for Moana Pasifika against the Crusaders in Round 3 of the 2022 season.

Having become a regular starter for Moana Pasifika throughout 2022, Havili was called up to play test rugby for Tonga ahead of their World Cup qualifiers.

Personal life

Havili was eligible for two nations, New Zealand through birth and Tonga through ancestry. He is also the brother of All Blacks player David Havili.

References

  1. ↑ "William L. Havili". rugbyhistory.co.nz. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  2. ↑ "Tasman Mako announce squad for provincial rugby defence". stuff.co.nz. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Moana Pasifika close to finalising squad with four further signings". rugbypass.com. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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