SUPER RUGBY MEDIA GUIDE 2014 BLUES 135 SAM PRATTLEY Position: Prop Physical: 196cm/116kg Date of Birth: 16 January 1990 Place of Birth: Blenheim, NZL Super Rugby Caps: 4 Super Rugby Points: 0 Super Rugby Debut: Round 14, 2013 vs Crusaders, Christchurch Test Caps: 0 Test Points: 0 Test Debut – Sam Prattley was called into the squad last year as an injury replacement for Charlie Faumuina and performed admirably after having previously been involved in both the Crusaders and Highlanders Wider Training Groups. Prattley is a quiet achiever who sets high standards for himself and has worked very hard in the off-season to add some weight. He is an uncompromising prop with a huge work rate who has previously played for New Zealand U20 side. The Prop played four matches in his debut Super Rugby season, debuting in Christchurch against one of his former sides. FRANCIS SAILI @FrancisSaili Position: Centre Physical: 180cm/94kg Date of Birth: 16 February 1991 Place of Birth: Auckland, NZL Super Rugby Caps: 21 Super Rugby Points: 15 Super Rugby Debut: Round 4, 2012 vs Stormers, Cape Town Test Caps: 2 Test Points: 0 Test Debut 7 September 2013 vs Argentina, Hamilton An exciting young talent, Francis Saili has a huge amount of potential and will be looking to deliver in 2014 after an impressive season with the Blues. A former New Zealand U20 representative, Saili made his All Blacks debut against Argentina in 2013 but will be disappointed he was overtaken by Ryan Crotty on the end of year tour and will be keen to regain his place. He is very physical, a consistent line breaker and has a strong passing game off both hands. He is the younger brother of Blues No. 8, Peter Saili and played 1097 minutes across 16 Super Rugby appearances last season.
2014 Super Rugby Media Guide
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