Philip Baselala
Date of birth (2004-09-14) 14 September 2004
Place of birthFiji
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb; 11 st 11 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Current team Drua
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Drua 2 (0)
Correct as of 18 August 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Fiji U20 5 (0)
Correct as of 18 August 2023

Philip Baselala (born 14 September 2004) is a Fijian rugby union player, who plays for the Drua in Super Rugby. His preferred position is scrum-half.[1]

Early career

Baselala began playing rugby at the age of eight, and attended Suva Grammar School.[2]

Professional career

Basela was named in the Drua development squad ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season,[3] before being called into the full squad in January 2023.[4] He made his debut in Round 6 of the season, debuting against the Rebels.[5] He was named in the Fiji U20s squad following the Super Rugby campaign.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Philip Baselala". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Philip Baselala's mother proud of his achievement". Fiji Village. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "Fijian Drua unveil 2023 squad and first ever development group" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "Baselala, Natave join main squad" (Press release). Fijian Drua. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  5. ↑ "A day to remember for Baselala". Press Reader. 8 April 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "Fiji U20 names strong side for World Champs". FBC News. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.


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