Faitala Moleka

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Faitala Moleka
Date of birth (2005-01-29) 29 January 2005 (age 18)
Place of birth Sydney
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly Half, Fullback
Super Rugby
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023 Brumbies 5 (35)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
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Faitala Moleka (born 29 January 2005) is an Australian rugby union player. She plays for the Brumbies in the Super W competition.

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Rugby career

In December 2022, Moleka represented New South Wales Under 17 Girls in a sevens competition that was organised by Rugby Australia. [1]

Moleka played in the Brumbies Super W trial game against the Melbourne Rebels, she converted her own try in her sides 36–12 win. [2] She debuted for the Brumbies against the Fijiana Drua in their opening match of the 2023 Super W season. [3] [4] She switched to fullback in their round three clash with the Queensland Reds after debuting at fly-half. [5]

In round four of Super W, she kicked a penalty in the 76th minute to help her side edge the Melbourne Rebels in their 30–23 win. [6] [7] Moleka scored a try and made six successful conversions in the final round match against the Western Force, the Brumbies triumphed 45–27. [8] [9] Her side met the Queensland Reds again in the semifinals, they narrowly lost 20–23. [10] [11]

Moleka made her test debut for the Wallaroos against Fiji on 20 May 2023 at the Allianz Stadium. [12] [13]

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