Paul Lasike
Age34
PositionCenter
HometownAuckland, NZL
Date Of BirthJune 18, 1990
ClubUtah Warriors
SchoolBrigham Young University
Debutvs Chile, Feb 2018 (XVs)
Caps22
Rugby World CupsJapan 2019 (XVs)
Lasike started playing rugby when he was 8 years old. Lasike also played volleyball and Division I college football -- along with rugby -- at Brigham Young University.
From 2015-17, Lasike was contracted with the Arizona Cardinals and then, Chicago Bears, of the NFL. Following his career in professional football, he returned to rugby where he earned his first cap with the USA Men’s National Team XVs in February of 2018 against Chile.
After his debut with the Eagles, Lasike signed a contract with the Harlequins of the English Premiership. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education.