Benhur Kivalu

Benhur Kivalu (born 2 September 1972 in Vailoa) is a Samoan-born Tongan former rugby union player. He played as a lock and as a number eight.

Benhur Kivalu
Birth nameDaniel Benhur Kivalu
Date of birth (1972-09-02) 2 September 1972
Place of birthVailoa, Samoa
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight286 lb (130 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Number 8
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995 Avalon ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–2004
2004–05		 Fukuoka Sanix Bombs[1]
Kintetsu Liners[2]		 ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995-1996 Wellington B[3] 2 (10)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1998–2005 Tonga 39 (40)

Career

His first international match for Tonga was against Samoa, at Sydney, on 18 September 1998. He was also part of the 1999 and 2003 World Cup rosters. His last match for the 'Ikale Tahi was against Samoa, at Nuku'alofa, on 22 July 2005.

Post-career

After his playing career, he was the coach of Tonga national under-20 rugby union team. Currently, he is the "Regional Development Officer" for Tonga Rugby Union.[4]

References
  1. "All change for Tonga". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2019-03-01.
  2. "Kintetsu Liners: Le glorieux club des années 50 à 70". Archived from the original on 2017-09-09. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
  3. B. H. Kivalu at New Zealand Rugby History
  4. "Development Officer Benhur Kivalu". tongarugbyunion.net. Archived from the original on 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
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