Glen Fisiiahi
Fisiiahi playing for the Auckland Vulcans in 2012
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Personal information
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| Nickname | The Flying Fish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2 December 1990 Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (14 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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Rugby league
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| Position | Fullback, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby union
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Glen Fisiiahi is a New Zealand professional rugby footballer of Tongan and Niue descent who currently plays for the Chiefs in Super Rugby. He previously played rugby league professionally for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League where he played as a fullback and winger and has represented the Tongan international rugby league team.
Fisiiahi is from a well known league family that includes the twin brothers Paul and David Fisiiahi. Fisiiahi was an Ellerslie Eagles junior in Auckland Rugby League competitions and represented the Counties Manukau under-18's. Fisiiahi also played rugby union at his high school, Wesley College, and represented the New Zealand Secondary Schools Sevens side. Fisiiahi was the school's sports dux in 2008. While playing for the Junior Warriors Fisiiahi completed a Diploma in Sport and Recreation at AUT University. Fisiiahi made his debut for the New Zealand Warriors' Toyota Cup side in 2009, playing in three matches. He also played for the Auckland Vulcans in the New South Wales Cup. In 2010 he became one of the stars of the side, scoring 20 tries in 26 matches, and was a part of the grand final winning team. Fisiiahi was also involved in an embarrassing moment that saw him celebrate a try before scoring, only to be tackled and have the ball knocked out of his hands. Fisiiahi finished his Toyota Cup career with twenty eight appearances and twenty tries. He is eligible for New Zealand, Tonga and Niue. At the end of 2010 Fisiiahi was named in the Junior Kiwis squad that drew a two match series with the Junior Kangaroos.
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