Irae Simone

Irae Simone is a New Zealand-born, Australian rugby union player who plays for ASM Clermont Auvergne in the French Top-14 competition. His position of choice is inside centre.
Standing at 193cm and weighing 105kg, Simone is known for his known for his powerful running style and defensive solidity in the midfield. He is also noted for his versatility and adaptability given his size, capable of also covering the fly-half position and goal kicking duties.
Simone made his professional debut for the Waratahs in the 2017 Super Rugby competition. He spent two seasons with the club before joining the Brumbies ahead of the 2019 season, forming a formidable midfield pairing with fellow hard-running centre Tevita Kuridrani. Simone was instrumental to the Brumbies' 2020 Super Rugby AU title and earned selection to the Wallabies squad for the 2020 Tri Nations Series.
Simone made his international debut for Australia against New Zealand in October 2020 and would earn a second cap against Argentina later that year.
Simone signed for ASM Clermont Auvergne in April 2022.