Tom Savage

A seasoned loose forward, Tom Savage brings experience and physical edge to the Moana Pasifika back row. Born on 18 April 1989, the flanker has built his game around a high tackle count, strong work over the ball at the breakdown and an appetite for the unglamorous collisions that underpin a forward pack. He is the kind of operator coaches value for consistency rather than flash: contesting rucks, organising the defensive line and carrying hard into contact to win the gain line. At Moana Pasifika he adds a dose of hard-nosed graft to a squad known for its expansive, instinctive attacking spirit, complementing the side's flair with the discipline and grunt work required in the tight exchanges. His durability and willingness to put his body on the line have made him a trusted figure in the engine room, while his communication and reading of the game help steer those around him. Reliable in the loose and committed in defence, Savage remains a dependable presence among the forwards and a steadying influence for the younger players developing alongside him.