Asaeli Boko

Asaeli Boko (born 16 September 1981) is a Fijian rugby union number 8 who played for Fiji and Sale Sharks. Boko, is known for his versatility and is able to pack down at second row, flanker or his favoured position of number 8. He was a key player in the Fijian's Autumn tour of 2009 starting in all three games against Ireland, Scotland and Romania. He also had a three-month trial at Saracens, looking to gain a contract for the 2010/11 season.

Asaeli Boko
Birth nameAsaeli Boko
Date of birth (1981-09-16) 16 September 1981
Place of birthNadi, Fiji
Height1.99 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight99 kg (15.6 st; 218 lb) [1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Backrow (No.8 & Blindside flanker)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010-2012 Sale Sharks 5 (5)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009 Fiji 3 (0)
Correct as of 24 December 2010

In October 2010, he was signed on by English club, Sale Sharks whose head coach Mike Brewer has previously worked with Boko during Fiji's 2009 Autumn Internationals.[2]

Career

Boko is one of a select few Fijians to have played for his country at both international 7's and 15's something which is considered an honour in Fiji.

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