David Lemi

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David Lemi
Personal information
Date of birth February 10 1982 ( 1982-02-10) (age 26)
Place of birth Samoa
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 11 st 11 lbs (75 kg)
Nickname The Rocket Man
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Wing
Clubs Caps (points)
2005- Bristol Rugby 40 (143)
National team(s)    
2004- Samoa 13 (20)
7's National teams  
2003-2007 Samoa

David Lemi (born 10 February 1982) is a professional rugby player who plays on the wing for Bristol Rugby in the Guinness Premiership. Weighing in at 75kg and only measuring 1m75, he is one of the smaller professional rugby players. However, his electric pace and low centre of gravity enabled him to be the 2nd highest Premiership try scorer for 2005-06 season, and top scorer in 2006-07.

His skills and leadership made him one of the best ever 7s player for Samoa, and as well as representing the 7s side he has won 7 caps for the senior 15-a-side team, and represented his nation in the 2007 World Cup.

He caught Bristol coach Richard Hill's eye in the Safari Sevens 2005 in Kenya and joined Bristol on a one year deal.

David quickly impressed in 2005-6 and scored 8 tries in 12 appearances, and having become a crowd favourite at the Memorial Stadium. He signed a two year contract extension in spring 2006.

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