Alumni

Talofa Lava,

A big congratulations to GEIS parent and supporter of the school DJ Forbes who has recently been inducted in the World Rugby Hall of Fame!

DJ was in one of the most successful New Zealand 7 sides for more than a decade. Having made his World Rugby Sevens Series debut in Wellington in February 2006, Forbes and his distinctive beard were a mainstay on the circuit until he hung up his playing boots in May 2017.

Along the way he appeared in 89 series tournaments – playing 512 matches on the circuit – scoring 153 tries and amassing many medals. In total DJ won 26 tournaments, six overall series titles, one Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2010, silver in 2014 and a Rugby World Cup Sevens title in 2013.

DJ was also named World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year in 2008, following a campaign in which he scored 26 tries and led New Zealand to six tournament victories en route to their eighth series title.

Go DJ!