Dalton Papali'i

Dalton Papali'i
Papali'i in 2021
Full nameDalton Reece Papali'i
Born (1997-10-11) 11 October 1997
Auckland, New Zealand
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight113 kg (249 lb; 17 st 11 lb)
SchoolSt. Kentigern College
Rugby union career
Position Flanker
Current team Blues, Counties Manukau
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2019 Auckland 18 (20)
2018– Blues 97 (100)
2020– Counties Manukau 12 (15)
Correct as of October 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2017 New Zealand U20 10 (25)
2018– New Zealand 37 (40)
2020 North Island 1 (0)
Correct as of October 2025
Medal record
Men's Rugby union
Representing  New Zealand
Rugby World Cup
2023 France Squad

Dalton Reece Papali'i ("Pa-pa-lee-e") is a New Zealand professional rugby union player who plays for Counties Manukau in the Mitre 10 Cup and the Blues in the Super Rugby competition. He also plays international rugby for the New Zealand national rugby union team, making his debut in 2018. His position is flanker. Papali'i previously played for New Zealand Under-20s team.