2025 SQUAD
Ardie Savea
Loose Forward
Biography
What more can be said about Ardie Savea? Ardie has cemented himself as one of Wellington’s all-time greatest players. His Rugby prowess & leadership has been evident since his first steps with his beloved Oriental Rongotai club, captaining the Rongotai College 1st XV and being the school’s Head Boy along the way. He captained the NZ Secondary School’s team then continuing onto provincial, Super and International Rugby stardom, including IRB World Rugby Player of the Year 2023. His huge energy, dynamic running with ball in hand and impact tackling, makes him a special player and a firm crowd favourite.
36 matches | 17 tries | 85 points total
Current - Nov, 2025
Nickname:
Ardz
Date of birth:
14/10/1993
Club:
Oriental-Rongotai
Instagram:
@ardiesavea
Height (cm):
188
Weight (kg):
100
Debut:
v Manawatu, Palmerston North, 24/08/2012