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Sevuloni Lasei Reece (born 13 February 1997) is a Fijian born New Zealand rugby union player who plays as a wing for the Crusaders in Super Rugby and Southland in the Bunnings NPC. Born in Fiji, he represents New Zealand at international level after qualifying on residency grounds.[1] He is the highest try scorer in Super Rugby with 66 tries.

Early life

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Reece was born and raised in Nadi in Fiji, and attended Ratu Navula College where he excelled at rugby, and went on to attend Queen Victoria School, a boys' boarding school in Fiji. He represented the school in rugby and track and field in the Coke Games. He was a high jumper and a 100m sprinter. Reece moved to New Zealand in 2014 and attended Hamilton Boys' High School where he played first 15 rugby. After graduating high school, local Waikato club Melville signed him on a development contract. In 2016, he finished as the club's top points scorer as they lifted the Breweries Shield for the first time in 35 years.[2]

Club career

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Excellent performances as a centre and outside back for Melville saw him called up to the Waikato squad for the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup. He debuted in a Ranfurly Shield defence against Thames Valley on 6 June 2016 and went on to make 12 Ranfurly Shield and Mitre 10 Cup appearances during the season, scoring 7 tries in the process.[3]

Irish Pro14 club Connacht announced the signing of Reece in May 2018. He was set to join his new team after completing his Waikato commitments in the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup,[4] however, in October 2018 it was announced that Connacht had decided to not go along with the deal in light of a domestic violence case against Reece, in which he pleaded guilty and was discharged without conviction.[5][6]

In December 2018, Reece was part of the Crusaders squad for pre season and after strong performances as well as a career ending injury to Israel Dagg he was added to the squad for the Super Rugby season. In March 2019, he made his debut on the right wing against the Chiefs as a cover for Manasa Mataele who was injured the previous week and ruled out for the season. He scored an intercept try as well as winning the Man of the Match.[7] He became a starter on the right wing for the remainder of the season scoring 15 tries and topping the try scoring charts for the 2019 Super Rugby season.

He was named in the North Island squad for the North vs South match in 2020, starting in the number 14 jersey in a 35-38 loss for the North.

Reece was named in the Tasman Mako squad for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup making his debut for the Mako in Round 1 against Counties Manukau.[8]

Reece was part of the Crusaders side that won the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season, scoring a try in the final as the side won their fifth title in a row.

In Round 13 of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season, Reece played his 50th game for the Crusaders against the Brumbies, while in the same game also becoming the fastest player ever to reach 40 tries in Super Rugby.

International career

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In July 2019, Reece was named in the 39 member All Blacks team to prepare for the Rugby Championship and the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Personal life

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In the early hours of July 1, 2018, a heavily intoxicated Reece got into an argument with his partner of two years in the Hamilton central business district. Reece yelled at his partner to "shut up, in much more colourful language than that", according to the court statement, and chased her down the street, dragging her to the ground. She suffered bruising to the side of her face and waist and bleeding to her knee.[9]

He was subsequently granted a discharge without conviction in order for him to take up a contract in Ireland, by Judge Denise Clark in the Hamilton District Court. Judge Clark accepted that the victim had forgiven Reece, that the couple were undergoing counselling, Reece had admitted a problem with alcohol and had been sober for three months.[9]

Reece expressed remorse and apologised at a restorative justice meeting.[9] Judge Denise Clark imposed a NZ$750 fine when a letter from Connacht, confirming the contract offer would be withdrawn if he was convicted, was read in court.[citation needed]

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Sevu Reece (born 13 February 1997) is a Fijian-born union winger who represents the All Blacks internationally and the Crusaders in . Renowned for his explosive pace and try-scoring prowess, he holds the record with 66 tries. Reece moved from to in 2014 to complete his at Hamilton Boys' High School, where he began his domestic career with in 2016 before joining Tasman. His breakthrough came in 2019 with the Crusaders, where he scored 15 tries to lead the try-scorers and earned Rookie of the Year honors, paving the way for his All Blacks debut later that year against . As of 2025, he has played 36 Test matches for , accumulating 20 tries. Reece's career has been marked by off-field incidents, including a 2018 guilty to assaulting his then-partner, resulting in a fine and discharge without conviction, and a 2023 vehicle-related wilful damage charge in 2024, for which he was also discharged without conviction after paying reparations. Despite these, has supported his return to the game, emphasizing personal and rehabilitation.

Early Life

Fiji Origins and Family Background

Sevu Reece was born on 13 February 1997 in , , to Fijian parents. Public records provide scant details on his immediate family structure or precise socioeconomic circumstances, though his origins align with the modest, community-oriented environment of , where he reportedly began as a before progressing in local rugby circles. Reece's initial exposure to rugby stemmed from Fiji's pervasive playing culture, which emphasizes physicality and instinctive ball-handling over formalized coaching. This environment, characterized by unstructured village and school games on varied terrains, honed his innate speed and evasion abilities evident in early anecdotes of his schoolboy performances. He attended local institutions such as Ratu Navula College, where his talent drew international attention, including a lucrative offer from French club Bordeaux-Bègles. Despite the opportunity, Reece declined the overseas proposal as a teenager, prioritizing completion of his education and maintaining family connections in over premature professional relocation. This decision reflected a pragmatic focus on long-term development amid 's tradition of exporting raw athletic talent, where family ties often anchor early choices against external inducements.

Immigration and Education in New Zealand

Sevu Reece relocated from Fiji to New Zealand in 2014 at the age of 17 to complete his secondary education at Hamilton Boys' High School in Hamilton. Arriving on a scholarship, he quickly integrated into the school's rugby program, playing for the First XV team and earning selection to the New Zealand Secondary Schools side during his time there. This period marked his initial exposure to New Zealand's structured youth rugby pathways, which emphasized tactical discipline alongside his innate speed and finishing ability honed in Fijian sevens and club play. Following graduation, Reece transitioned to senior club rugby with Melville RFC in the Waikato premier competition, signing a development contract and debuting in 2016. He contributed significantly to Melville's campaign, helping secure their first Waikato club championship title in 35 years that season, where he emerged as the top points scorer. This club-level success facilitated trials for provincial selection, illustrating how New Zealand's coaching systems—focused on positional play, fitness regimens, and video analysis—channeled his athletic rawness into a more versatile skill set suited to fifteen-a-side rugby. Reece became eligible to represent after fulfilling the three-year residency requirement under World Rugby's rules applicable at the time, qualifying in 2017. His selection for the All Blacks in 2019 thus relied on this residency pathway rather than or early-life development in the country. This has fueled ongoing debates in rugby circles about 's recruitment of Pacific Island athletes, with critics arguing it constitutes a form of talent that disadvantages origin nations like , which lack comparable infrastructure. For example, scholarships targeting overseas students for school rugby programs, as in Reece's case, have been questioned for prioritizing athletic imports over domestic talent nurturing, potentially skewing pathways toward those with pre-existing elite physical attributes. Counterarguments emphasize genuine post-arrival development, pointing to Reece's three-plus years of local schooling, club commitment, and progressive refinement under Kiwi mentors as evidence of integration rather than mere importation. Such practices reflect broader patterns in , where residency eligibility has enabled the assimilation of high-potential Pacific players, though empirical outcomes—like 's persistent struggles in retaining top talent—underscore causal disparities in global rugby resource allocation.

Provincial and Club Career

Waikato Mitre 10 Cup Performances

Reece made his provincial debut for on 6 June 2016 in a defence match against . During the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup season, he appeared in 12 games, scoring 7 tries, which established his potential as a finisher on the wing despite finishing mid-table without playoff qualification. In the 2017 season, Reece featured prominently, including a notable break during Waikato's round-two win over Counties Manukau at FMG Stadium Waikato, contributing to their attacking efforts amid a campaign where the team struggled for consistency and again missed the playoffs. His ability to generate breaks—ranking fourth in the competition with 22—highlighted his individual impact, even as Waikato recorded mixed results, with Reece's offloads leading the tournament at 29. Reece's breakthrough came in 2018, where he scored a competition-leading 14 tries across 11 appearances, powering to the playoffs for the first time during his tenure. In the semi-final against Northland on 21 , he recorded a four-try haul in a 48–26 victory, securing 's advancement to the championship final and demonstrating his finishing prowess under pressure. These quantified contributions—outpacing all other players in tries despite 's prior inconsistencies—underscored his role in elevating team scoring, drawing attention from higher-level scouts while the province ultimately fell short in the final.

Transition to Professional Club Rugby

In May 2018, following a prolific 2017 10 Cup season with where he scored multiple tries and showcased explosive wing play, Sevu Reece signed a two-year contract with Irish PRO14 club , marking his initial breakthrough to elite domestic rugby abroad. The deal reflected his rapid rise from amateur and semi- levels, with Kieran Keane highlighting Reece's versatility and finishing ability as key attributes. The contract was rescinded by in October 2018 due to off-field circumstances (detailed in ), depriving Reece of his first professional overseas opportunity and exacerbating challenges in securing a deal. Despite leading Waikato's try-scoring in the 2018 NPC with 10 tries across 10 matches, Reece received no offers from franchises, including the Chiefs, his home union, as provincial form alone proved insufficient amid the contractual fallout. Re-signing with for 2019 on a short-term basis, he focused on rebuilding through consistent NPC performances, navigating selection pressures and minor injuries that tested the resilience honed in lower-tier provincial rugby. This period of uncertainty underscored the causal link between sustained on-field output and recovery, as Reece's in Waikato's competitive environment—marked by high try involvement rates and defensive contributions—eventually yielded a developmental pathway with the Crusaders ahead of the 2019 season. The Crusaders' decision to integrate him, despite rival franchises' hesitance, represented a pivotal adaptation to structures, emphasizing merit-based evaluation over prior disruptions. To further embed in New Zealand's ecosystem, Reece shifted NPC allegiance to Tasman Mako in 2020, debuting in Round 1 against Counties Manukau and using the competition to refine skills under Crusaders-affiliated coaching, stabilizing his domestic career trajectory.

Super Rugby Career

Crusaders Tenure and Try-Scoring Dominance

Sevu Reece joined the Crusaders ahead of the 2019 season, making his debut on March 2 against the Sunwolves and quickly establishing himself as a starter on the right . In his year, he scored 15 tries across 14 appearances, leading the competition in try-scoring and earning the Crusaders' Rookie of the Year award, while contributing to the team's fourth consecutive title with key attacking contributions in a dominant campaign. His explosive pace and finishing ability complemented the Crusaders' structured backline play, particularly in synergy with first-five-eighth , whose precise kicking and passing often created overlaps for Reece's runs. In 2020 and 2021, amid the disruptions leading to domestic and formats, Reece maintained his form as the Crusaders secured titles in both editions and the competition. He scored a try in the 2021 final victory over the Hurricanes on May 13, underscoring his role in high-stakes matches during the franchise's ongoing dynasty of seven straight championships from 2017 to 2023. Reece's tactical importance lay in his high-volume carries—exceeding 100 in his debut regular season—and clean breaks, enabling the Crusaders' multi-phase attacks that overwhelmed defenses, though his output was more modest in the fewer losses, reflecting the team's overall control. Reece continued his try-scoring prowess in 2022 with 10 tries, including one in the Super Rugby Pacific final win over the Blues on June 18, helping secure another title before a severe anterior cruciate ligament injury sidelined him from late March 2023 onward, causing him to miss the remainder of that championship-winning season. Despite the absence, his early-2023 contributions aligned with the Crusaders' pre-injury momentum under coach Scott Robertson. Post-2023, following departures including Mo'unga's move to Japan, Reece adapted to new combinations, returning in 2024 after over 300 days out and scoring 12 tries to share the top spot, before breaking the all-time Super Rugby try-scoring record with his 66th try against the Highlanders on May 23, 2025, in a 15-12 victory that highlighted his enduring individual dominance amid team transitions.

Record-Breaking Achievements and Statistics


Sevu Reece established himself as the Pacific's all-time leading try scorer on May 23, 2025, when he scored his 66th career try in the 14th minute of a Crusaders victory over the Highlanders. This surpassed the previous mark of 65 tries held by , with Doug Howlett's total standing at 59. Reece's achievement underscores his efficiency as a finisher, averaging a try approximately every 1.33 matches across his Crusaders tenure. Reece's compact physique—1.79 meters in and 98 kilograms in —contributes causally to his try-scoring prowess by enabling rapid acceleration and low-center-of-gravity evasion, which exploit defensive gaps effectively. However, this build can expose vulnerabilities in aerial contests and against heavier defenders, potentially limiting his involvement in certain phases. Despite these trade-offs, his metrics reflect dominance: in select seasons, he has led league charts in carries and clean breaks, converting opportunities at rates far exceeding positional averages. Key career statistics in Super Rugby include topping the 2025 try tally early via the record-breaking score, alongside consistent contributions in meters gained per carry, though exact aggregates vary by source; official tallies confirm his position among elite ers for points per appearance.

International Career

All Blacks Debut and Selection Criteria

Sevu Reece made his All Blacks debut on 20 July 2019, starting on the right in New Zealand's 20-16 victory over in during the opening match. His inclusion in the squad, announced on 3 July 2019, marked him as a surprise selection for the preparations, driven by his exceptional 2019 performance with the Crusaders, where he topped the try-scoring charts with 15 and led in clean breaks with 39. Reece qualified for New Zealand eligibility under World Rugby's residency rules, requiring five years of continuous residence without international caps for another nation; he relocated from Fiji at age 17 around 2010 to finish high school, establishing residency and professional roots by 2014. Coach Steve Hansen's selection process prioritized data-backed metrics such as try conversion rates and explosive carries, favoring Reece's current output over established veterans to inject pace into the backline ahead of the . The choice sparked debates on pathways, with some critics, including voices from island nations, labeling it as talent "poaching" that deprives of potential representatives by leveraging New Zealand's superior infrastructure to attract and develop migrants. Proponents of the selection counter that it embodies performance meritocracy, as Reece's statistical dominance—evidenced by his metrics—demonstrates returns on New Zealand's investments in youth integration and training, rather than exploitation, with players often migrating voluntarily for economic and developmental advantages absent in origin countries. Such critiques, frequently amplified in international media, overlook causal factors like inadequate island facilities driving self-selected relocation, prioritizing equity narratives over empirical outcomes in player production and national team efficacy.

Key Tournaments, Tours, and Recent Form

Reece contributed significantly to New Zealand's campaign in , appearing in four matches and scoring two tries, including one in the quarter-final victory over on , 2019. His efforts helped the All Blacks reach the semi-finals, where they fell to , showcasing his finishing ability in high-stakes pool and knockout stages. In the series, Reece featured in the 2019 opener against on August 10 in , contributing to a dominant 36-0 win that retained the trophy, with his speed evident in support play during New Zealand's multipoint haul. Subsequent encounters under and Ian Foster saw him accumulate six tries across 11 appearances, bolstering New Zealand's trans-Tasman dominance and southern hemisphere campaigns through 2023. The 2021 series marked another key test, with Reece starting in the second match on July 2 in , where his involvement aided a narrow 23-19 despite the drawn series overall, highlighting his role in defensive resilience and counter-attacks against a formidable touring side. Under Scott Robertson's coaching from 2024 onward, Reece experienced form inconsistencies amid broader team transitions, including benchings and a yellow card leading to his omission from the August 23, 2025, loss to . Critics noted subdued performances alongside , attributing dips partly to experimental selections for depth-building rather than isolated failings. Despite this, Robertson retained him for the 2025 Grand Slam tour squad announced on October 12, positioning Reece for a potential starting return against on October 25 in , as pursues a fifth Grand Slam against , , , and .

Personal Life

Family and Cultural Identity

Sevu Reece was born in , , where he grew up immersed in the local rugby culture before relocating to in 2014 at age 18 to complete his secondary education at Hamilton Boys' High School. His early life in , including attendance at schools such as Ratu Navula College and Queen Victoria School, instilled a strong sense of humility rooted in Fijian traditions, which he has referenced in reflecting on his reserved personality as a "shy Fijian boy" navigating professional rugby. Reece's family maintains close ties to , with his father, William Reece, employed by Fiji Airports and expressing pride in his son's achievements from their home base near Nadi's Bonunaqwele area. While public details on his remain limited to respect , Reece has shared instances of consulting his father on career milestones, such as his surprise call-up to the All Blacks for the 2020 , highlighting familial support amid his transition as an immigrant athlete. As a Fiji-born player eligible for multiple nations, Reece's reflects a pragmatic balance between his Pacific heritage and adopted residency, evidenced by his near-commitment to Fiji's national team ahead of the —where he received direct outreach from coach John McKee—before opting for All Blacks selection after three years in the country. This choice underscores loyalty to opportunities in while retaining Fijian roots, as seen in his appreciation for jerseys incorporating cultural motifs during club play. In September 2018, Sevu Reece faced charges of in Hamilton District Court stemming from a domestic incident that left his then-partner with bloodied and bruised injuries. He pleaded guilty, citing as a factor, and underwent processes where he expressed remorse, apologized directly, and committed to sobriety, having abstained for three months prior to sentencing. Judge Denise granted a discharge without conviction, imposing a NZ$750 fine, reasoning that the process evidenced genuine accountability and low risk, though police opposed it due to the offense's severity. The conviction's immediate fallout included the termination of Reece's pre-signed contract with Irish club , which cited incompatibility with their values following the court's disclosure. Despite this, and the Crusaders afforded him a rehabilitation pathway, conditional on completing counseling for alcohol dependency and adhering to behavioral programs, which court records linked to his sustained sobriety and absence of further domestic offenses. This enabled his return in 2019, followed by All Blacks selection under coach , who defended the decision by emphasizing rehabilitation evidence over blanket exclusion, noting domestic violence's non-gender-specific prevalence in . Reece's redemption arc hinged on empirical markers of change: program-mandated counseling correlated with professional resurgence, including consistent try-scoring output and team contributions, without verified reoffending in domestic contexts. Supporters highlight this as causal of restorative justice's efficacy, prioritizing over permanent bans. Critics, however, argue the leniency—evident in his 2025 All Blacks Northern Tour inclusion despite prior scrutiny—undermines zero-tolerance norms, potentially underweighting victim impacts and signaling elite exemptions from broader societal standards. His December 2024 discharge without conviction for unrelated wilful damage (intoxication-related vehicle incident) reignited debates on whether such outcomes reflect systemic judicial favoritism toward athletes or genuine low-risk profiles.

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