Justine Lavea
New Zealand rugby union player
Justine Lavea (born 10 July 1984) is a former rugby union player. She represented New Zealand internationally, and Auckland provincially.
Biography
In 2000, Lavea made her provincial debut for Auckland at the age of 16.
Lavea represented New Zealand at the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai. She was a member of the 2010 Rugby World Cup champion side, she started in the final against England. She was also selected for the squad to the 2014 Rugby World Cup in France.
Lavea was named in the squad to tour Canada for the inaugural 2015 Women's Rugby Super Series. She is the younger sister of fellow Black Fern, Vania Wolfgramm.
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