Moses Moses Tuiali'i (born 25 March 1981) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A Loose forward, Tuiali'i notably played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby between 2004 and 2008. He also played for the Blues in 2003[1] and later the Highlanders in 2013.[2] In between these years he moved to Japan and signed for Japanese club Yamaha Jubilo.

Mose Tuiali'i
Birth nameMoses Moses Tuiali’i
Date of birth (1981-03-25) 25 March 1981 (age 43)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4+12 in)
Weight112 kg (17 st 9 lb)
SchoolKelston Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number 8
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–19 Yamaha Júbilo 125 (140)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003 Northland 12 ()
2004 Auckland 6 ()
2005–08 Canterbury 31 ()
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003 Blues 3 (0)
2004–08 Crusaders 65 (65)
2013 Highlanders 9 (5)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004–06 New Zealand 9 (5)
2007 Junior All Blacks 5 (10)
Correct as of 8 February 2007

At a provincial level he has represented Northland, Auckland and Canterbury respectively.

Tuiali'i was first selected for the All Blacks in 2004 and played in 9 test matches until 2006.

References

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  1. ^ "Mose Tuiali'i". The Blues. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Winless Highlanders sign Tuiali'i". 3 News NZ. 3 April 2013.
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