About Lesley Ketu
Born 1987. Lesley Ketu is a New Zealand rugby union player and sports executive.
Leslie-Ann Te Atahira Elder (née Ketu; born 10 January 1987) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. She was a member of the New Zealand squad that won their fifth title at the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Rugby career Elder debuted for the Black Ferns on 27 June 2015 against Canada at Calgary. She was selected for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup squad. She is the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union women's development officer. Prior to the World Cup Ketu was also part of the Black Ferns squad that participated in the 2017 International Women's Rugby Series against Canada, Australia and England.
Elder captained the Chiefs Manawa to their inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki title in 2022. She announced her retirement from rugby on 18 November 2022.
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Who is Lesley Ketu?
New Zealand rugby union player (1987-)
When was Lesley Ketu born?
Lesley Ketu was born on 10 January 1987 in Taumarunui.
What is Lesley Ketu's occupation?
Lesley Ketu is a rugby union player and sports executive.
What nationality is Lesley Ketu?
Lesley Ketu is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lesley Ketu. https://biography.guide/lesley-ketu/
MLA: "Lesley Ketu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lesley-ketu/.
Chicago: "Lesley Ketu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lesley-ketu/.
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