Semisi Masirewa

Semisi Masirewa (born 9 June 1992) is a Fijian rugby union player who currently plays as an outside back for the Sunwolves in the international Super Rugby competition. He previously played Super Rugby for the Force[1] as well as for Waikato and Manawatu in New Zealand's Mitre 10 Cup.[2][3]

Semisi Masirewa
Masirewa with the Sunwolves in 2018
Date of birth (1992-06-09) 9 June 1992
Place of birthTaveuni, Fiji
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb)
SchoolWanganui High School
Feilding High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016
2017–		 Perth Spirit
Kintetsu Liners		 4
25		 (12)
(108)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013
2014–2015		 Waikato
Manawatu		 11
12		 (25)
(20)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2017
2018–		 Western Force
Sunwolves		 17
24		 (0)
(65)
Correct as of 15 July 2019

Career

Masirewa moved to New Zealand in 2010 after receiving a scholarship to attend Wanganui High School. He went on to move to Feilding High School, following another scholarship, for his final year of education. After finishing school Masirewa moved North to the Waikato to join some family members. This came as a result of at the time the Manawatu union showed no interest in him. After playing eleven games for Waikato Masirewa was mainly involved in development squads. He was then loaned to Manawatu to provide injury cover. He played both sevens and 15-a-side formats for the province. Based on his form he was offered a two-year Super Rugby contract by the Western Force starting the next season, in 2016.[1]

He then signed a two-year deal to play for Kintetsu Liners in Japan. Furthermore, he was also called up to play for the Japanese-based Sunwolves in Super Rugby during the 2018 season.

Personal

Masirewa has three siblings. His father died while he attended Feilding High School.[1] Masirewa and his wife, Lara, have a young son named Fletcher.[4][5]

Super Rugby statistics
As of 25 July 2016[2]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2016 Force15786300000020
Total15786300000020

References
  1. "Manawatu fullback Semisi Masirewa nabs Super contract in Perth". Stuff.co.nz. 24 October 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  2. "Semisi Masirewa itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  3. "Semisi Masirewa Manawatu Turbos Player Profile". Turbos Rugby. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  4. "Masirewa scores biggest try". www.fijitimes.com. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  5. "Eyes for Fiji". www.fijitimes.com. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
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