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Tevita Tatafu (born 13 October 2002) is a Tongan-born, French professional rugby union player. His position is prop and he currently plays for Bayonne in the Top 14.[1]
Birth name | Tevita Tatafu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 13 October 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Nukuʻalofa, Tonga | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 150 kg (23 st 9 lb; 330 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notable relative(s) | Tevita Tatafu (cousin) Toma Taufa (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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International career
editTatafu was originally set to participate in France's July 2024 tour against Argentina but had to withdraw due to a regulation issue. Having moved to France in 2019 he became eligible to play for the national team in November 2024. He was named in the France squad for the 2024 autumn nations series and was named in the starting XV to face Japan for the opening game of France's fixtures.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Tevita Tatafu Profile". Itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "France may have unearthed Atonio's tighthead successor". Six Nations. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ Telfer, Alastair. "Dupont 'better than ever' before France XVs return". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
External links
edit- Tevita Tatafu at ItsRugby.co.uk
- Allrugby profile
- Bayonne profile