Julian Savea

Sio Julian Savea (born 7 August 1990) is a New Zealand former professional rugby union player and current coach. He played as a wing or centre for Wellington in the National Provincial Championship. Savea formerly played for Toulon in the Top 14 and the Hurricanes and Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. Between 2012 and 2017, he won 54 caps for New Zealand.

He has also represented New Zealand at sevens and at under-20 level. Savea is nicknamed "The Bus", a moniker bestowed by under-20s coach Dave Rennie. Savea was a key member of 2015 Rugby World Cup winning team, and was the highest try scorer of the tournament, with 8 tries. Savea is one of the highest try-scorers in New Zealand's history, scoring 46 through the duration of his international career.

Savea was nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015, winning the award for Try of the Year in 2015.