Lelia Masaga

Lelia rick Masaga

Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	103 kg (227 lb)
School	James Cook High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing along side his brother rick Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) Counties Manukau () Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2006-present Chiefs 37 (85) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2009-present New Zealand 1 (0)

Lelia Masaga (born 30 August 1986) is a professional rugby union player from New Zealand. Masaga is contracted to the Chiefs in the Super 14 where he plays for them on the wing. He is nicknamed the Flash and is also the youngest member of the team. His career was highlighted by selection for New Zealand representation in the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Cup in France. Masaga was the top try scorer in the tournament with 7 shoots.

The NZRFU's controversial decision to 'recondition' established All Black test players including Chiefs anchors Sitiveni Sivivatu and Mils Muliaina allowed Masaga to cement his position in the side. Despite early losses in the 2007 season, coaches Ian Foster and Warren Gatland showed patience and trust in the young winger who has performed remarkably well, co-leading the tournament as top try scorer with 8 tries going into the last round. He was included in the All Blacks squad for the 2009 Iveco Series to cover for injuries when he earned his first test cap against Italy on June 27th, 2009. Masaga now in playing for the BOP and playing up in the mount.

External links

• Chiefs web site profile
• Under 21 selection
• 2006 IRB Under 21 top tryscorer list
• Masaga discusses the early stages of Super 14 2007 for the Chiefs
• Masaga's is interviewed about his excellent effort in a crucial win against the Sharks in April 2007