David Havili

David Havili

Personal information
Full name	David Kaetau Havili
Nickname	"Black Mamba"
Born	(1994-12-23) 23 December 1994 Nelson, New Zealand
Height	1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	88 kg (13 st 12 lb)
School(s) attended	Motueka High School Nelson College
Club information
Playing position	Midfield Back / Outside Back
Current club	Tasman / Crusaders
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Pts)†
2014–	Tasman	21	(54)
2015–	Crusaders	11	(10)
Representative team(s)
2014	New Zealand Under-20		()
* Senior club appearances and points correct as of 16 October 2015. † Appearances (Points).

David Kaetau Havili (born 23 December 1994) is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a wing (rugby union) for the Crusaders in Super Rugby.

Early life and family

Born in 1994, Havili is the son of former Nelson Bays rugby representative Bill Havili. He was educated at Nelson College, where he was a member of the 1st XV rugby team.

Rugby union career

Domestic

Havili burst on to the scene during the 2014 ITM Cup scoring 4 tries in 10 appearances for the Tasman Makos as they reached the final of the competition before going down 36-32 to Taranaki. As a result of his impressive displays Havili was named as a member of the Crusaders wider training group for the 2015 Super Rugby season.

International

Havili was a member of the New Zealand Under 20 side that competed in the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship in his home country. He was not named in the initial squad, however he was later called up to replace the injured Simon Hickey.