Penitoa Finau (born 17 December 1993)[1] is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. His playing position is flanker. He was named in the Moana Pasifika squad for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season.[2][3] He also represented Bay of Plenty in the 2021 Bunnings NPC.[4] He also represented Tonga at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, coming off the bench against Romania.[5]

Penitoa Finau
Date of birth (1993-12-17) 17 December 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight97 kg (214 lb; 15 st 4 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Bay of Plenty, Moana Pasifika
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Bay of Plenty 3 (0)
2022– Moana Pasifika ()
Correct as of 22 November 2021

References

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  1. ^ "Penitoa Finau". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  2. ^ @MoanaPasifika_ (21 November 2021). "Our final squad list is out!" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 November 2021 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ "Moana Pasifika confirm final signing to complete inaugural Super Rugby squad". Rugby Pass. 21 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Steamers Squad Named for 2021 Bunnings NPC Premiership". Bay of Plenty Rugby (Press release). 27 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  5. ^ rugbybworldcup.com. "Tonga v Romania - Catch up on all the action | Rugby World Cup 2023". www.rugbyworldcup.com. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
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