Rudi Vedelago
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| Full name | Rudi Patrick Vedelago | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 31, 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Brisbane | ||
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||
| Weight | 249 lb (113 kg) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Lock | ||
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| Reds Western Force |
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| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| Australia u-19 Australia u-21 Australia A |
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Rudi Patrick Vedelago (born 31 December 1980) is an Australian former rugby union player.[1]
[edit] Biography
Born and raised in Brisbane, Rudi attended school at St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace between 1993 and 1997.[2][3]
[edit] Playing career
After leaving school he played for the University of Queensland.[4]
A very promising young player - Rudi represented Australia at schoolboy, U/19, U/21 and Australia A level, but beyond this level his career was interrupted by a string of injuries.
Vedelago played for the Queensland Reds and the Western Force in Super Rugby, retiring from professional rugby in 2007.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ "Players & Officials / Rudi Vedelago". ESPNScrum. ESPN. http://www.scrum.com/statsguru/rugby/player/14221.html. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ "Terrace Australian Schoolboys Rugby Reps". Terrace Rugby. St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. http://www.braveandgame.com.au/Lists.aspx?List=Terrace%20Australian%20Schoolboys%20Rugby%20Reps. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ "Football Prize Winners". Terrace Rugby. St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. http://www.braveandgame.com.au/Lists.aspx?List=Football%20Prize%20Winners. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ "Queensland Reds Representatives". University of Queensland Rugby Football Club. http://www.uqrugby.com/index.php?page=24&ssid=24&mid=2. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ "Vedelago quits pro rugby after father's health scare". Perth Now. 7 October 2007. http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/rugby-union/vedelago-quits-western-force/story-e6frg263-1111114597036. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
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