Patrick Leafa is a professional

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player with the

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. His preferred position is Hooker. Born and raised in New Zealand Leafa played club rugby for Auckland Marist Brothers Old Boys where he captained the side and represented

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in the ITM cup. He pursued his rugby career by moving to Australia and playing for the

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in the ACT. He earned opportunities to play with the Brumby Runners - the Brumbies development squad. He was signed by the Melbourne Rebels after a break out season that included winning player of the year for his club, the McDougall Medal for player of the tournament in 2012 and the ACT Griffins player of the year. Leafa has been contracted by the Melbourne Rebels and offered a place in the Extended Player Squad.

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Patrick Leafa, Melbourne Rebels EPS profile
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