Lalakai Foketi

An Australian international, Lalakai Foketi is an inside centre who has made the Gallagher Chiefs' midfield his home. Born on 22 December 1994, he earned a place in the Wallabies squad that won the 2023 Rugby Championship, a career highlight that reflected his standing among Australia's midfield options. Foketi's strengths sit on both sides of the ball: he is a strong, direct runner who looks to break the gain line and a solid defender who provides structure and steel through the No. 12 channel. For the Chiefs, he often acts as a midfield fulcrum, linking forwards and backs while offering ball-carrying punch and defensive reliability. His experience across Super Rugby and the international arena lends his game a composure that benefits those around him, and he remains a trusted, physical presence capable of setting the tone in the centre of the park for club and country alike. Having moved between the Australian and New Zealand systems during his career, Foketi brings a breadth of exposure to different styles of midfield play, and that adaptability is part of what makes him such a useful figure in the Chiefs' setup.