Scott Anthony Hans Fuglistaller (born 16 April 1987) is a New Zealand

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professional footballer. He plays for, and captains, the

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and the

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in the

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. His regular playing position is openside flanker.

Early career

He played first XV rugby for

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in New Plymouth, and club rugby in

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Super Rugby

In New Zealand, Fuglistaller represented the Highlanders and made his debut in

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. In 2011 and 2012, Fuglistaller did not play. Like many, he viewed the Rebels defence as lacking. However, in 2013 he was among the squad's fit young recruits expected to bring a hard edge to the Rebels defence and attack. His rivals for the openside flank were rugby league convert

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and Rebels newcomer Jordy Reid. In the opening round of the

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, Fuglistaller made his Rebels debut against the

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, and played for 64 minutes before being replaced by Saffy. He was named to play against the

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the following week, and expected to face strong competition from Wallabies flanker

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. In 2014, despite competition for the open side flanker position from Reid and Australian Sevens rep Sean McMahon the Rebels extended Fuglistaller's contract through until the end of the

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. On 6 February 2015 Fuglistaller was appointed co-captain of the Rebels alongside incumbent captain

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. On 7 August 2015, Fuglistaller snd his Rebels teammate

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were appointed co-captains of the

for the

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season.

Super Rugby statistics

References

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