Terio Tamani

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Terio Veilawa Tamani
Date of birth (1994-07-06) 6 July 1994 (age 30) [1]
Place of birthRavitaki, Kadavu Province, Fiji
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight70 kg (150 lb; 11 st 0 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum half
Current team Suva Rugby
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2018- Fiji 7s
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Paris Team competition

Terio Veilawa Tamani (born 6 July 1994) is a Fijian rugby union player who plays at scrum half for Fiji national rugby sevens team.

Biography

He is from the village of Ravitaki on the island of Kadavu. He plays domestically for Suva in the Skipper Cup. He made his debut for the Fiji national rugby sevens team during the Singapore 7s in 2018. [2]

A halfback, [3] his diminutive stature and fluid play has drawn comparisons with Waisale Serevi. [4]

He was selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics. [5] [6]

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References

  1. "Terio Veilawa Tamani". itsrugby. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  2. Matairakula, Talei (3 July 2024). "Village hardships motivate Tamani". Fijitimes. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  3. Raqio, Mosese (27 January 2024). "Veilawa steals win for Fiji Men's 7s in their 26-21 win over France in Perth". fijivillage. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  4. Lyall, Jamie (17 July 2024). "Paris Olympics: Men's rugby sevens team-by-team guide". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  5. "Tuwai back in Fiji's fold as the Olympic champions target a rugby sevens three-peat in Paris". stalbertgazette.com. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  6. "Fiji Rugby announces strong 7s team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games". Island Business. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 17 July 2024.