Elsie Paitai-Hovell (b. 20 February 1963) is a former rugby union player. She made her debut for the Black Ferns on 30 August 1990 against the United States at Christchurch.[1] She was selected for the 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup squad, but didn't feature in the World Cup itself.[2]

Elsie Paitai
Date of birth (1963-02-20) 20 February 1963 (age 61)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Rugby union career
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Auckland ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990–1991  New Zealand 5 (8)

Paitai-Hovell played club rugby for Ponsonby.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Elsie Paitai #29". stats.allblacks.com. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  2. ^ Pearson, Joseph (29 October 2021). "The trailblazing Black Ferns who were asked to pay to play at the first Rugby World Cup". Stuff. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Ponsonby Rugby Club – Black Ferns". www.ponsonbyrugby.co.nz. Retrieved 1 February 2022.