Charlie Savala Explained

Charlie Savala
Birth Name:Charlie Savala
Birth Date:21 April 2000
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Weight:96kg (212lb)
Position:Fly-half
Currentclub:Northampton Saints
Years1:2021–2023
2023
2023–
Clubs1:Edinburgh Rugby
Edinburgh 'A'
Northampton Saints
Apps1:33
1
Points1:71)
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Clubupdate:29 July 2024

Charlie Savala (born 21 April 2000)[1] is an Australian rugby union player who currently plays for Northampton Saints in the Premiership Rugby.

Rugby Union career

Professional career

Savala originally played Rugby league, playing for the academy of the Sydney Roosters side.

He joined Edinburgh Rugby in October 2020.[2] He made his debut in Round 16 of the 2020–21 Pro14 season against .[3]

In March 2023, Savala was called up to the Scotland international squad for the final round of the Six Nations Championship.[4]

On 10 November 2023, Savala was originally signed on a season-long loan deal to join English side Northampton Saints in the Premiership Rugby competition.[5] However, it became a permanent deal for Savala to remain with Northampton from the 2024-25 season.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charlie Savala. Edinburghrugby.org. 23 March 2021.
  2. 1335509635961380864 . EdinburghRugby . Edinburgh have added 20-year-old pair Charlie Savala (stand-off) and Korie Winters (wing) to the wider squad ahead of Saturday's match v La Rochelle, having been scouted and recruited by Scottish Rugby's SQ programme. . 6 December 2020 . 23 March 2021.
  3. News: Pro14: Cardiff Blues 34-15 Edinburgh. BBC Sport. 22 March 2021. 23 March 2021.
  4. News: Six Nations: Scotland lose Russell and Hogg for Italy match. BBC Sport. 13 March 2023. 14 March 2023.
  5. News: Charlie Savala: Northampton Saints sign Edinburgh fly-half on loan. BBC Sport. 10 November 2023. 29 July 2024.
  6. News: Edinburgh's Charlie Savala seals permanent Northampton move . . 10 May 2024. 10 May 2024.