Patrick Pellegrini

Patrick Pellegrini is an Australian born Tongan rugby union fly-half who played for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. He also plays internationally for Tonga.

Personal life Pellegrini was born and raised in Sydney, Australia to an Australian father and Tongan mother. Pellegrini also has Italian and English heritage.

Club career Pellegrini started off playing both rugby league and rugby union when he was younger but opted to focus on union when he was 14.

On the 5th August 2024, Pellegrini signed with Super Rugby side, Moana Pasifika for the 2025 season.

International career He made his international debut for Tonga in a World Cup warm up match against Fiji in July 2023. Tonga lost 36–20. He also played two Test matches against Canada in one of which he made his first start. He made his World Cup debut by playing three games and scoring a try against South Africa.