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Ardie Savea

Ardie Savea
Savea representing New Zealand during the haka
Full nameArdie Suemalo Savea
Date of birth (1993-10-14) 14 October 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthWellington, New Zealand
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight107 kg (236 lb; 16 st 12 lb)
SchoolRongotai College
Notable relative(s)Julian Savea (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8
Current team Wellington/Moana Pasifika
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012– Wellington 36 (85)
2013–2023 Hurricanes 131 (160)
2023–2024 Kobelco Kobe Steelers 15 (40)
2025– Moana Pasifika 0 (0)
Correct as of 3 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 New Zealand U20 5 (5)
2016– New Zealand 91 (135)
Correct as of 3 November 2024
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2012–2016 New Zealand 6
Correct as of 16 July 2022
Medal record
Men's Rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Japan Squad
Silver medal – second place 2023 France Squad

Ardie Suemalo Savea (born 14 October 1993) is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who plays as a Number 8 or Flanker for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby and Wellington in the Bunnings NPC. He was named the 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year.


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