Asaeli Boko
Asaeli Boko (born 16 September 1981) is a Fijian rugby union number 8 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.
| 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 | 99 kg (15.6 st; 218 lb) [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.[2]
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
- "Aviva Premiership Rugby - Sale Sharks have today confirmed the signing of Flying Fijians back row forward ASAELI BOKO (29)". web page. Premier Rugby. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- Sale Sharks sign Fijian forward Asaeli Boko