PLAYER PROFILE
Dhys Faleafaga
Loose Forward
KEY STATS
Black Ferns Next match
Black Ferns
USA Women
BIOGRAPHY
Black Fern #224
Dhys Faleafaga is known for her versatility across Sevens and 15s, making a name for herself in high school at St Mary’s College leading to national 1st XV and Sevens titles in consecutive years (2016-2017). In 2018, she joined the Wellington Pride, contributing to their Farah Palmer Cup Premiership win. She then earned her Black Ferns Sevens debut at the Japan Women’s Sevens 2019 in Kitakyushu, before earning her Black Ferns 15s debut v England in 2021. In 2023, Faleafaga signed with Chiefs Manawa for Sky Super Rugby Aupiki and returned to rugby in 2024 after the birth of her twin boys.
She hails from a rugby-enthusiastic family. Her mother, Vanessa, represented Samoa at the 2002 and 2006 Women’s Rugby World Cups and also played neteball for the Central Pulse. Her sister Lyric Faleafaga, was previously a member of the Black Ferns Sevens squad.
Player Stats
Province:
Wellington
Super Club:
Chiefs Manawa