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Rudi Vedelago

Rudi Vedelago
Birth nameRudi Patrick Vedelago
Date of birth (1980-12-31) 31 December 1980 (age 43)
Place of birthBrisbane
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight240 lb (110 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
Reds ()
Western Force ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Australia u-19
Australia u-21
Australia A

Rudi Patrick Vedelago (born 31 December 1980) is an Australian former rugby union player.[1]

Biography

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Born and raised in Brisbane, Rudi attended school at St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace between 1993 and 1997.[2][3]

Playing career

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After leaving school he played for the University of Queensland.[4]

A very promising young player - Rudi represented Australia at schoolboy, U/19, U/21 and Australia A level, but beyond this level his career was interrupted by a string of injuries.

Vedelago played for the Queensland Reds and the Western Force in Super Rugby, retiring from professional rugby in 2007.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Players & Officials / Rudi Vedelago". ESPNScrum. ESPN. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Terrace Australian Schoolboys Rugby Reps". Terrace Rugby. St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  3. ^ "Football Prize Winners". Terrace Rugby. St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  4. ^ "Queensland Reds Representatives". University of Queensland Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
  5. ^ "Vedelago quits pro rugby after father's health scare". Perth Now. 7 October 2007. Retrieved 18 March 2010.


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