| Born | 5 June 1984 Tokoroa, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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Masalosalo Tutaia (born 5 June 1984) is a New Zealand-born Samoan former professional rugby union player. [1]
Tutaia, born in Tokoroa, Waikato, is of Samoan descent and was capped once for Samoa in 2017, as a substitute against Tonga at Teufaiva Sport Stadium in Nukuʻalofa. [2]
A lock, Tutaia plied his trade in France from 2013 to 2020. He was a nominee for Pro D2 player of the season with Stade Montois in 2015. [3] Following his time at Stade Montois, Tutaia competed in France's top flight, the Top 14, with Section Paloise, USA Perpignan and Union Bordeaux Bègles. [4]
Tutaia is the eldest brother of New Zealand netball international Maria Folau and brother-in-law of Israel Folau. [5]