David Havili

Position: Outside Back Born: 23/12/1994 Physical: 1.84m, 88kg (6', 194lb) Test Debut: v Argentina at Buenos Aires, 30 September 2017 A RISING STAR from the Tasman region, young fullback David Havili is a prime example of a player who has worked incredibly hard at the lower levels of the game and grabbed the opportunities at the professional level with both hands when they have come. Blessed with formidable flair in the backline, he has a nifty sidestep and the ability to find gaps. David worked as a builder after leaving school and played his club rugby for the Nelson club, where he refined his craft. He made the New Zealand Under 20s in 2013 then made the Tasman Makos in 2014 and had several eye- catching performances, scoring four tries in 10 appearances. He was called into the Crusaders wider training squad in 2015 but ended up making his Super debut and played 11 times that year. He made 14 appearances in 2016 before his standout performance for the Super Rugby-winning side in 2017, and was named the Crusaders Player of the Year. Havili was called up to the All Blacks for the Rugby Championship and made his All Blacks debut against Argentina in Buenos Aires. Show less «