Mark Elia

Mark Elia
Personal information
Full name	Mark Wycliffe Elia
Born	25 December 1962 (age 61); Auckland, New Zealand
Playing information
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	92 kg (14 st 7 lb)
Position	Fullback, Wing, Centre
Club
Representative
Coaching information
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Mark Wycliffe Elia (born 25 December 1962)^[3] is former professional rugby league footballer who represented both New Zealand and Western Samoa.^[1]

Background

Elia was born in Auckland, New Zealand.

Playing career

During his long career, Elia played for the Te Atatu Roosters, Northcote Tigers, Kent Invicta, Southend Invicta, St. Helens, Widnes, Halifax, the Canterbury Bulldogs and RC Albi in France.^[4]

John Player Special Trophy Final appearances

Mark Elia played at centre in St. Helens' 15-14 victory over Leeds in the 1987–88 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1987–88 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 January 1988.^{[citation needed]}

Representative career

Elia represented the New Zealand national rugby league team between 1985 and 1989, playing in ten tests and thirty seven games. He scored five test tries and thirty overall for the Kiwis.^[4]

In 1995 Elia represented Western Samoa at the World Cup.

Cricket

During the 1990 season, Elia played cricket in the United States.^[4] During this period he umpired a friendly match that took place in America between Australia and Pakistan.