William L. Havili (born 9 September 1998) is a New Zealand born Tongan rugby union player who plays as a first five-eighth for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby and Tasman in the Bunnings NPC.[1]

Club career

Havili made his debut for Tasman in Round 6 of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup against Counties Manukau at Trafalgar Park, coming off the bench in a 21-19 win for the Mako. He was named in the Tasman Mako squad as a development player for the 2021 Bunnings NPC.[2] He made his return to the side in Round 4 of the competition, coming off the bench against Waikato at Trafalgar Park. Havili signed with Moana Pasifika for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.[3] Tasman went on to make the final of the 2021 season before losing 23–20 to Waikato. He made his Super Rugby debut for Moana Pasifika against the Crusaders in Round 3 of the 2022 season.

Having become a regular starter for Moana Pasifika throughout 2022, He was called up to play test rugby for Tonga ahead of their World Cup qualifiers.

Personal life

Havili was educated at Nelson College from 2014 to 2016.[4] He was eligible for two nations, New Zealand through birth and Tonga through ancestry. He is also the brother of All Blacks player David Havili.

References

  1. ^ "William L. Havili". rugbyhistory.co.nz. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Tasman Mako announce squad for provincial rugby defence". stuff.co.nz. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Moana Pasifika close to finalising squad with four further signings". rugbypass.com. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Old boys: Good sports". The Bulletin. Nelson College Old Boys' Association. 2024. p. 195. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
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