Elsie Paitai Explained

Birth Place:Auckland, New Zealand
Height:1.65 m
Province1:Auckland
Repyears1:1990–1991
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:8

Elsie Paitai-Hovell (b. 20 February 1963) is a former rugby union player. She made her debut for the Black Ferns on 30 August 1990 against the United States at Christchurch.[1] She was selected for the 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup squad, but didn't feature in the World Cup itself.[2]

Paitai-Hovell played club rugby for Ponsonby.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elsie Paitai #29. 1 February 2022. stats.allblacks.com.
  2. Web site: Pearson. Joseph. 29 October 2021. The trailblazing Black Ferns who were asked to pay to play at the first Rugby World Cup. 1 February 2022. Stuff. en.
  3. Web site: Ponsonby Rugby Club – Black Ferns. 1 February 2022. www.ponsonbyrugby.co.nz.