| Born | (2004-06-22) 22 June 2004 Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 122 kg (269 lb; 19 st 3 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lington Ieli (born 22 June 2004) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Brumbies. His preferred position is prop.[1]
Early career
Ieli is from Fiji with Rotuman heritage and originally played youth rugby on the island before moving to Australia.[2] Having come through the Brumbies academy and played his club rugby for Tuggeranong Vikings, he represented Australia U20 in 2024.[3]
Professional career
Ieli was named in the Brumbies squad ahead of Round 1 of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season,[4] debuting as a replacement against the Drua.[5]
References
- "Lington Ieli". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- "Fiji born Ieli's unexpected homecoming". FBC News. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- "First Australia U20s squad announced for 2024". ACT Brumbies. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- "Six Brumbies in line for debut against Fijian Drua in Suva". ACT Brumbies (Press release). 12 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
- "'So proud': Baby Brumbies make history with comeback win over Drua". Wide World of Sports. 15 February 2025. Retrieved 16 February 2025.