Birth Date: | 10 July 1984 |
Ru Position: | Flanker |
Ru Provinceyears: | 2015 2006-? |
Ru Province: | Counties Manukau Auckland |
Ru Provincecaps: | 50 |
Ru Nationalyears: | 2004–2015 |
Ru Nationalcaps: | 34 |
Ru Nationalpoints: | (30) |
Repsevensyears1: | 2007-Present |
Justine Lavea (born 10 July 1984) is a former rugby union player. She represented internationally, and Auckland provincially.
In 2000, Lavea made her provincial debut for Auckland at the age of 16.[1]
Lavea represented New Zealand at the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai.[2] She was a member of the 2010 Rugby World Cup champion side, she started in the final against England. She was also selected for the squad to the 2014 Rugby World Cup in France.[3]
Lavea was named in the squad to tour Canada for the inaugural 2015 Women's Rugby Super Series.[4] She is the younger sister of fellow Black Fern, Vania Wolfgramm.[5]