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Ayesha Leti-I’iga

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Ayesha Leti-I’iga

Wing

KEY STATS
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AGE
26
HEIGHT
165CM
GAMES
22
POINTS
65
TRIES
13
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BIOGRAPHY

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A try-scoring sensation at club rugby, Ayesha Leti-I'iga was rewarded for her 2018 Farah Palmer Cup form and is now considered as one of the county’s top wingers. Having made her debut for the Wellington Pride at just 16 years of age, Leti-I’iga is now a mainstay in a side joining four other Wellington Pride teammates in the 28-strong end of season tour squad in 2018.  

A former school-aged sprinter, Leti-I’iga brings a balance of strength, speed and an ability to find the try line. During the 2017 and 2018 club rugby seasons the young winger has amassed over 50 tries for her Wellington club team Oriental Rongotai. She was a member of the Black Ferns victorious Rugby World Cup 2021 squad, scoring two tries in the 34-31 final victory over England. 

Player Stats

Province:
Wellington

Test Debut:
v USA, 2018

Super Club:
Hurricanes Poua

Ayesha Leti-I’iga news

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Wallaroos Resist, But Black Ferns' Firepower Proves Too Much in Newcastle
The Black Ferns have stretched their record to 28-0 against Australia, starting their Pacific Four campaign with a 38-12 victory over the Wallaroos at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.

Vahaakolo hattrick powers Black Ferns home against France
The Black Ferns have snapped a three-game losing streak with a resounding 39-14 victory over France at BC Place in Vancouver.
England too strong for Black Ferns in Langley
The England juggernaut rolls on 19 wins in a row and 49 victories in their last 50 internationals.

"The King Needed It": Ayesha Leti-i'iga's Viral Hug and Comeback
Black Fern of the moment Ayesha Leti-l'iga has had a week to remember as the side prepares for a rematch against their greatest rivals England at Twickenham on Sunday (NZT).
Ayesha and Tofiga team up for a Black Ferns live watchalong
As the Black Ferns kick off their 2024 Pacific Four Series with a clash against the USA on Saturday, fans are in for a special treat.

Ayesha Leti-I'iga recommits to the Hurricanes Poua for Super Rugby Aupiki
Try-scoring machine Ayesha Leti-I'iga has recommitted to the Hurricanes – signing on with the Hurricanes Poua for season two of Super Rugby Aupiki.

Black Ferns crowned Rugby World Cup champions
Stacey Fluhler boasts a smile that could melt margarine. A try she scored to help the Black Ferns Sevens win the Olympic final against France in Tokyo last year became an iconic image. Unfortunately, nobody was inside the stadium to see it.
Podcast with Black Ferns Theresa Fitzpatrick, Ayesha Leti-l’iga and Natalie Delamere
Ahead of the world-record opening match of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park, catch up with Black Ferns Theresa Fitzpatrick, Ayesha Leti-l'iga and Natalie Delamere.
Leti-I’iga brace sees Hurricanes Poua home
Matatū will have nightmares about Ayesha Leti-I’iga after the Hurricanes Poua wing helped her side to a 18-6 win in the penultimate game of Sky Super Rugby Aupiki in Hamilton.
Black Ferns up the intensity ahead of second Test
The Black Ferns team to face England in the second of two Tests, at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton this Sunday (kick off 2.45pm GMT, 3.45am Monday NZT), has been named.

Ayesha Leti-I’iga Videos

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HIGHLIGHTS | Black Ferns v Australia | 2025, Pacific Four
Catch all the action as the Black Ferns and Australia go head-to-head in a…
Legend RENAMED: Sir Graham Henry gets a new nickname from Black Ferns STAR
Watch as Black Ferns try-scoring machine Ayesha Leti-I'iga reveals the catchy…
PRESS CONFERENCE | Ayesha and Renee on Game 3 for RWC 21
Black Ferns Outside Backs, Ayesha Leti-I'iga and Renee Holmes discuss…
Podcast with Black Ferns Theresa Fitzpatrick, Ayesha Leti-l'iga and Natalie Delamere
Get the latest from the Black Ferns camp.
Wellington's Black Ferns head back to their old stomping ground
Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Joanah Ngan-Woo and Dhys Faleafaga went back to their old…