Ofa Tauatevalu

Ofa Tauatevalu

Date of birth	(2000-10-29) 29 October 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth	New Zealand
Height	196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	112 kg (247 lb; 17 st 9 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock Current team Moana Pasifika, Manawatu Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021– Manawatu 22 (0) 2024– Moana Pasifika () Correct as of 19 November 2023

Ofa Tauatevalu (born 29 October 2000) is a New Zealand rugby union player of Tongan descent, who plays for Moana Pasifika and Manawatu. His preferred position is lock. ^[1]

Early career

Tauatevalu plays his club rugby for Kia Toa rugby club where his performances had attracted the attention of the Hurricanes. ^{[2] [3]}

Professional career

Tauatevalu has represented Manawatu in the National Provincial Championship since 2021, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC. ^[4] He was named in the Moana Pasifika squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. ^[5]

References

1. "Ofa Tauatevalu". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
2. "Kia Toa, OB-Marist clinch late wins in tight first round". Stuff.co.nz. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
3. "Youth are the future for Manawatū Turbos if everyone stays patient". Stuff.co.nz. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
4. "Turbos squad confirmed for 2023" (Press release). Manawatu Turbos. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
5. "Moana Pasifika Squad Announcement 2024". Moana Pasifika (Press release). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.

External links

• itsrugby.co.uk Profile