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Philip Daniel Blade Baselala

Date of birth	(2004-09-14) 14 September 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth	Fiji
Height	179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	75 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.

Early career

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

Professional career

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

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.

External links

• itsrugby.co.uk Profile

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