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Ospreys sign Australia centre Lalakai Foketi from Chiefs

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Ospreys sign Australia centre Lalakai Foketi from Chiefs
Summary

The Ospreys have signed Australia centre Lalakai Foketi from the Chiefs for the 2026-27 season. Foketi, a nine-time capped Wallaby, will join fellow Australians Ryan Smith and Liam Wright in Swansea. He recently played for the Chiefs, contributing significantly in their Super Rugby semi-final win against the Crusaders. Foketi expressed enthusiasm about joining the Ospreys, appreciating the team's vision and supportive environment. The Ospreys are also pursuing Australian fly-half Lawson Creighton for next season.

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  • •Lalakai Foketi joins Ospreys from the Chiefs.
  • •Foketi played three World Cup games for Australia in 2023.
  • •He previously played for the Waratahs and has nine caps for Australia.
  • •Ospreys are interested in signing Lawson Creighton.
  • •Foketi assisted three tries in the Super Rugby semi-final.
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  • 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ospreys sign Australia centre Foketi
  • 2:00 PMBBC Sport — Ospreys sign Australia centre Foketi
What they're saying
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Australia centre Lalakai Foketi will join fellow countrymen Ryan Smith and Liam Wright in Ospreys' squad for 2026-27.

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Australia centre Lalakai Foketi will join fellow countrymen Ryan Smith and Liam Wright in Ospreys' squad for 2026-27.

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