DJ Forbes
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DJ Forbes is a New Zealand Rugby union player who is currently captain of the New Zealand Sevens team
. His uncle is former Samoan international Peter Fatialofa
who is his mothers younger brother.
New Zealand national rugby union team (sevens)
The New Zealand national rugby union sevens team is the New Zealand representative team in rugby union sevens and competes in the IRB Sevens World Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Commonwealth Games.-IRB Sevens:...
. His uncle is former Samoan international Peter Fatialofa
Peter Fatialofa
Peter Fatialofa is a former Samoan rugby player who captained Samoa in their first Rugby World Cup appearance in 1991. He was among the first of the New Zealand based players to represent Samoa.-Career:...
who is his mothers younger brother.
Career highlights
- Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010
- NZ Sevens 2010
- Counties Manukau 2008
- Auckland NPC 2007
- Auckland B 2006/05
- Waitemata Sevens
- Auckland Sevens 2005, 2006
- Kelston College First XV 2000
Awards
- IRB International Sevens Player of the YearIRB International Sevens Player of the YearThe IRB International Sevens Player of the Year is awarded by the International Rugby Board in the autumn each year. It was first awarded in 2004.-List of winners:* 2004: Simon Amor * 2005: Orene Ai’i * 2006: Uale Mai * 2007: Afeleke Pelenise...
2008 - New Zealand Samoan Sports Association Sportsperson of the Year 2009