David Vaealiki
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | David Loane Vaealiki | |
| Date of birth | November 13, 1980 | |
| Place of birth | , New Zealand | |
| Height | 186 cm | |
| Weight | 98 kg | |
| Nickname | DV | |
| Position | Centre | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Wigan Warriors | |
| Number | 14 | |
| Professional clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (points) |
| 1999-20004 2005 - |
Parramatta Eels Wigan Warriors |
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| Representative teams | ||
| 2000 - 2003 | New Zealand | |
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* Professional club appearances and points |
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David Loane Vaealiki (born: 13th November 1980 is a professional rugby league player currently playing for Wigan Warriors. His main playing position is Centre but he has played at Full Back for the Wigan Warriors and New Zealand.
A product of New Zealand junior side Sydenham, David Vaealiki made his first grade debut with Parramatta Eels in 1999. He went on to play 93 games for the club, including the 2001 NRL Grand Final, scoring a total of 32 tries. In 2004, David's season was cut short by an Achillies injury, played only seven games.
David has earned international selection for the Junior Kiwis and New Zealand (seven Tests from 2000-03) and played in the World Cup in 2000.
He signed a 3-year contract with Wigan in July 2004. He joined the club for the 2005 Superleague season and played 24 games for the Wigan Warriors, scoring 6 tries before his season was interrupted to some degree with an injury to his cartilage. Since the start of the 2007 season, David might be the most improved player with good tackling ability and go forward. He has also been one of the most consistent.
| Wigan Warriors - Current Squad |
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1 Ashton | 2 Calderwood | 3 Bailey | 4 Withers | 5 Richards | 6 Barrett | 7 Leuluai | 8 Fielden | 9 Higham | 10 Paleaaesina | 11 Hock | 12 Fletcher | 13 O'Loughlin | 14 Vaealiki | 16 Millard | 18 Prescott | 19 Hansen | 20 Goulding | 21 Hill | 22 Tomkins | 23 Colbon | 24 O'Carroll | 25 Mcilorum | 26 Coyle | 27 Gleeson | 28 Flanagan |
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