After 4 years with Perpignan, Sawailau joined Oyonnax in their quest for return to the top tier. A physical runner and defender who is just as comfortable on the wing or in in the midfield.
Oyonnax Centre Edward Sawailau started on the bench in their round 11 clash at Agen. He entered the game in the 54th minute.
They trailed 23-10 after 49 minutes before scoring 17 unanswered points including a 70th minute try to Sawailau who chased through on a perfectly weighted chip kick inside the Agen 22 metres. Final score 27-23.
It’s the first time this season Oyonnax have back-to-back wins together.
Edward Sawailau started at Centre for Oyonnax in their home win over Clolomiers 30-21. Trailing by 7 in the 2nd half, it was his try that allowed his side to draw level, before 3 penalty goals gave them a 9 point win 30-21.
He ran a great line from close range, powering through several defenders to score his first try of the season.
His stats line shows 8 carries for 26 metres and 4 defenders beaten.
| Competition | Club | Games | Tries | Points | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro D2 | Oyonnax | 3 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Competition | Years | Club | Games | Tries | Conv | Pen Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro D2 | 2024-2025 | Oyonnax | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Top 14 | 2021-2024 | USAP | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Pro D2 | 2019-2021 | Valence | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Pro D2 | 2017-2018 | Grenoble | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Top 14 | 2016-2017 | Grenoble | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Years | Team | Games | Tries | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
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Edward Sawailau's 71st minute try was the difference for Oyonnax in their 27-24 win over Agen.
They move once step closer to the top 6 after enjoying their best month of the season, winning 3 of their last 4 games including away to Agen who sit in 6th spot.
Sawailau was making his return, his first match since round 3 and dotted down after chasing through on a perfectly weighted chip kick inside the opposition 22 metres.
Oyonnax Centre Edward Sawailau scored his first try of the season after running a great line into the teeth of the Colomiers tryline defence, powering over in the 55th minute.
It was Oyonnax' first win after losing both their opening matches.