Christian Lio-Willie

Christian Javan Lio-Willie (born 26 August 1998) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for the in Super Rugby and in the Bunnings NPC. His playing position is loose forward.

Early life Lio-Willie attended Massey High School in Auckland. At age 18, he moved to Dunedin to attend the University of Otago.

Rugby career Lio-Willie joined the Otago wider training squad in 2020; however, he would not make an appearance that season.

In 2021, Lio-Willie made his debut for Otago in a 26-19 win against to Southland on 7 August where he made a rampaging break in the 78th minute that set up the winning try of the match. On 15 October, he played 42 minutes in a 24–13 win against Northland.

During the 2025 Super Rugby season, Lio-Willie was a stand out player for the Crusaders with his impressive form helping the team to its 13th Super Rugby title. Playing the season at No.8 he was selected in the All Blacks 35 man squad as injury cover for Luke Jacobson.

Personal life As of 2021, Lio-Willie is in his fifth year studying dentistry at the University of Otago. He is of Samoan descent.

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