Lelia Tony Corona Masaga (born 30 August 1986) is a New Zealand international rugby union player. He plays for Glasgow Warriors. Masaga plays on Wing.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Masaga was drafted to Marr in the Scottish Premiership for the 2017–18 season. Masaga has been drafted to Glasgow Hawks in the Scottish Premiership for the 2018–19 season.

Professional career

Masaga played for the Chiefs in New Zealand. After the

2013 Super Rugby season The 2013 Super Rugby season was the third season of the new 15-team format for the Super Rugby competition involving teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The tournament was won by the Chiefs, who defeated the Canberra-based Brumb ...

, he moved to play rugby in Japan. On 12 May 2017 Glasgow Warriors confirmed a 2-year signing of Masaga beginning for the 2017-18 season. Masaga played his first match for the Warriors on 25 August 2017 coming on as a substitute against Dragons in a 40–23 away win.

International career

Masaga was selected for the New Zealand U21 side for the 2006

Under 21 Rugby World Cup The IRB Under 21 Rugby World Cup was the premier tournament for male rugby union players under the age of 21, organised by the sports governing body the International Rugby Board (IRB) annually from 2002 through 2006. Both it and the Under 19 Rugby ...

in France. Masaga was the top try scorer in the tournament with 7 tries. The NZRU's controversial decision to 'recondition' established All Black test players including Chiefs anchors Sitiveni Sivivatu and Mils Muliaina allowed Masaga to cement his position in the side. Despite early losses in the 2007 season, coaches Ian Foster and Warren Gatland showed patience and trust in the young winger who has performed remarkably well, co-leading the tournament as top try scorer with 8 tries going into the last round. He was included in the All Blacks squad for the 2009 Iveco Series to cover for injuries when he earned his first test cap against Italy on 27 June 2009.

References

External links

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Chiefs web site profile 2006 IRB Under 21 top tryscorer list
* ttp://www.stuff.co.nz/4038108a10295.html Masaga's is interviewed about his excellent effort in a crucial win against the Sharks in April 2007 br>BOP profile
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