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About Julian Savea
Julian Savea (born 7 August 1990) is a New Zealand rugby union player and is best-known for his play with the All Blacks. He currently plays wing for Toulon in the Top 14. Savea formerly played for Hurricanes in Super Rugby, and is a former captain of the Wellington Lions in the Mitre 10 Cup.
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. Savea is known for his strong running and incredible pace for his size.
Julian Savea's Timeline
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August 7, 1990
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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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