Lachlan Ilias (born 9 May 2000) is a international rugby league footballer who plays as a for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

Ilias is of Greek and Scottish heritage . He grew up in the Sydney suburb of Five Dock. He played schoolboy rugby union for Trinity Grammar. He also played junior rugby league with Five Dock Dockers in the Balmain junior district.

Career

Early career

Ilias signed a development contract with Wests Tigers in 2017. In 2018, after a meeting with Anthony Seibold, Ilias transferred to the South Sydney Rabbitohs for the 2019 season.

2021

Ilias made his debut for South Sydney at in his side's 20−16 victory over the

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in round 25 of the

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, Ilias also scored a try on debut.

2022

In round 15 of the

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, Ilias was substituted shortly after half-time during South Sydney's 32-12 loss against

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. South Sydney were down 32-0 at half-time and Ilias had knocked the ball on from the opening kick off. Ilias played 26 games for South Sydney in the

including all three of the clubs finals matches as they reached the preliminary final for a fifth straight season. Souths would lose in the preliminary final to eventual premiers Penrith 32-12. Ilias made his international debut for against on 17 October 2022 at the

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2023

In round 4 of the

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, Ilias kicked a field goal during golden point extra-time to win the game for South Sydney over Manly 13-12. Ilias played a total of 24 games for Souths in the

as the club finished 9th on the table and missed the finals.

References

External links

Rabbitohs profileGreece profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ilias, Lachlan 2000 births Living people Greek rugby league players Australian rugby league players Australian people of Greek descent Greece national rugby league team players South Sydney Rabbitohs players Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league players from Sydney People educated at Trinity Grammar School (New South Wales)