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DJ Forbes
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DJ Forbes

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Captaining New Zealand’s successful rugby sevens teams.

World Series · Medals

Born
15 December 1982
Birthplace
Auckland

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DJ Forbes

DJ Forbes is a New Zealand former rugby player known for his long sevens career. He also played fifteen-a-side rugby for Counties Manukau.

Early life

Auckland upbringing

Attended Liston College in Waitakere.

Career

  1. 2006

    Sevens captaincy

    Became captain of New Zealand’s sevens team.

  2. 2008

    World recognition

    Was named international sevens player of the year.

  3. 2017

    Retirement

    Ended his sevens career after 89 tournaments.

Achievements

World Series

Was part of six series-winning campaigns.

Medals

Won gold and silver with New Zealand.

Hall of Fame

Was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.

Beyond sport

Family connections

His uncle was Samoa international Peter Fatialofa.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: New Zealand Government, Office of the Governor-General. CC BY 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.