Salesi Rayasi first appeared for Wellington in the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup, the same year he represented the Samoa Under 20’s representative side. The blockbusting winger is known for his incredible athleticism, powerful running and tackle breaking abilities. 

In 2018 Rayasi won the Mitre 10 Cup with Auckland as well as make his debut for the New Zealand Sevens side at the Hong Kong tournament earlier in the year. It was a big year for the gamebreaking winger as he also won the Rugby Sevens World Cup with  New Zealand, defeating England in the final.

Salesi is the son of former Fiji rep Filipe Rayasi. He is now one of the most exciting backs in Super Rugby and is pushing for an All-Blacks jersey in the near future.