Fiti Sa

Fiti Sa is a young Chiefs flanker who has begun to establish himself in New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific squad picture since breaking through at senior level. Born on 4 April 2003, the 23-year-old loose forward is part of the Waikato-based franchise's emerging back-row contingent. Sa's profile as a flanker emphasises physical edge and work rate — the traits that have become a calling card of the contemporary Chiefs pack. He commits hard to the defensive contact, looks to fight for turnover ball at the breakdown, and is a willing carrier when given space to run at opposition defenders. As a younger forward still filling out his physical game, his trajectory is one of continuing to add professional seasons to a natural aptitude for loose-forward work. Competition for back-row minutes at the Chiefs is particularly strong, with established All Blacks and experienced Super Rugby forwards ahead of or alongside the emerging cohort. For Sa, the development path involves earning matchday selections against top opposition and using those appearances to build the consistency that separates squad depth from regular starters. His involvement with the Chiefs at this stage of his career positions him within one of Super Rugby Pacific's more competitive environments, under coaching staff with a track record of developing young loose forwards through to national age-grade and senior international honours. Continued progression is the next step.