Justine Lavea

Justine Lavea (born 10 July 1984) is a former rugby union player. She represented New Zealand internationally, and Auckland provincially.

Justine Lavea
Date of birth (1984-07-10) 10 July 1984
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb; 11 st 9 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015
2006-?
Counties Manukau
Auckland

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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004–2015 New Zealand 34 (30)
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2007-Present New Zealand 7s
Medal record
Representing  New Zealand
Women's rugby union
Rugby World Cup
Gold medal – first place2010 EnglandTeam competition
Sevens World Cup
Silver medal – second place2009 DubaiTeam competition

Biography

In 2000, Lavea made her provincial debut for Auckland at the age of 16.[1]

Lavea represented New Zealand at the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai.[2] She was a member of the 2010 Rugby World Cup champion side, she started in the final against England.[1] She was also selected for the squad to the 2014 Rugby World Cup in France.[3]

Lavea was named in the squad to tour Canada for the inaugural 2015 Women's Rugby Super Series.[4] She is the younger sister of fellow Black Fern, Vania Wolfgramm.[5]

References

  1. Julian, Adam (8 June 2022). "Bremners join special Black Ferns sisters' group". allblacks.com. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  2. "NZ women's sevens team ready for trip into unknown". Stuff. 3 April 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  3. RugbyFromAWheelchair (2 July 2014). "Black Ferns Squad Named For Women's Rugby World Cup 2014". Retrieved 6 July 2014.
  4. "Black Ferns squad to tour Canada named". ALLBLACKS.COM. 2 June 2015. Archived from the original on 24 November 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  5. Julian, Adam (8 June 2022). "Bremners join special Black Ferns sisters' group". allblacks.com. Retrieved 24 June 2022.


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