John Vaili (born 7 June 1995) is a Samoan international rugby union player.[1]

Johnny Vaili
Full nameJohn Vaili
Date of birth (1995-06-07) 7 June 1995 (age 29)
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight183 lb (83 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Samoa 2 (0)
Medal record
Rugby sevens
Representing  Samoa
Pacific Games
Silver medal – second place 2019 Apia Men's tournament

An outside back, Vaili has gained most of his Samoa caps in rugby sevens. He won the Impact player award for his performance in the 2019 Singapore Sevens and made two appearances that year with the Samoa XV. His international career has since stalled due to disciplinary issues. Following a six-month rugby ban in 2020 for damaging property, Vaili was stood down the next year from Samoa's High Performance Unit over further off field issues, having fronted court over a domestic violence complaint and a separate instance of assault with a dangerous weapon.[2][3]

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References

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  1. ^ Savory, Logan (17 February 2024). "Former sevens star pops up in Southland league comp". The Southland Tribune.
  2. ^ "Manu Samoa Player Pleads Not Guilty – Victim Takes Part of the Blame". Samoa Global News. 27 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Lakapi Samoa CEO Clarifies Union's Position on Johnny Vaili". Samoa Global News. 11 November 2021.
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