Isaia Tuifua

Isaia Tuifua (born 24 August 1987 in Samoa) is a Samoan rugby union player. He plays in the inside centre and occasionally on the wing. He played for the provincial based ITM Cup side Taranaki from 2008 to 2014. In 2014 he played for Cardiff Blues in Wales.[1][2] He also plays for the Samoan national team. His nickname is Ice.

Isaia Tuifua
Date of birth (1987-08-24) 24 August 1987
Place of birthSamoa
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight99 kg (218 lb)
SchoolSt Paul's College
Avele College
Notable relative(s)Taiasina Tuifua (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Inside Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–13
2014
2015
Vigo
Cardiff Blues
US Montauban

7
16

(0)
(5)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–14, 16 Taranaki 35 (5)
Correct as of 23 October 2016
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013– Samoa 2 (0)
Correct as of 16 November 2013

References

  1. "Isaia Tuifua Taranaki Player Profile". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  2. Tuifua, Isaia. "Cardiff Blues confirmed the signing of Samoa international centre Isaia Tuifua in January 2014", www.cardiffblues.com, Cardiff, January 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2014.


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