Orene Ai'i

Orene Ai'i (born 23 September 1979) is a Samoan-born, New Zealand rugby union player who played as a first five-eighth and fullback for the Blues in Super Rugby and Northland in the ITM Cup.

He is currently a player and assistant backs coach for the LA Giltinis in Major League Rugby (MLR).

Ai'i made his professional rugby debut in 2000 against the ACT Brumbies.

He previously played for Toyota Verblitz in Japan and Toulon in France.

Ai'i re-joined the Blues as an injury cover after his contract with Toyota Verblitz was completed.