Maʻafu Fia

Ma'afu Fia
Birth name Ma'afu Fia
Date of birth (1989-11-22) 22 November 1989
Place of birth Tofoa, Tonga
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 114 kg (17 st 13 lb)
School Palmerston North Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015− Ospreys 27 10
Correct as of 27 April 2017
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–15 Manawatu 61 10
Correct as of 24 October 2014
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–15 Highlanders 39 0
Correct as of 11 September 2016

Ma'afu Fia (born 22 November 1989) is a Tongan rugby union prop who plays rugby for Ospreys in the Pro14. On 17 September 2016, he scored his first Ospreys try against Treviso in round 3.

Early life

Fia was born in Tonga and moved to New Zealand in 2001. He went to school with Aaron Cruden, Andre Taylor and Kurt Baker.[1]

Playing career

Provincial Rugby

Fia had a stellar year in 2009 as he broke into the Manawatu provincial squad for the Air New Zealand Cup competition and helped New Zealand to the IRB World Under-20 title. As a result, he was named Manawatu's Outstanding Junior Sportsperson for 2009.[2]

In the 2010 ITM Cup, Fia established himself as a starter at prop for Manawatu, and scored his first provincial try. In the 2011 ITM Cup, he was a key part of a vastly improved Turbos squad, and his consistently strong performances earned him a Super Rugby contract for 2012.

Super Rugby

Fia signed with the Highlanders for the 2012 Super Rugby season.

Pro 12

On 5 October 2015, Fia signed a 3-year contract with the Ospreys.

References

  1. ↑ Hepburn, Steve (21 May 2014). "Slow start but Fia finding form now". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  2. ↑ "Manawatu Turbos | 2011 ITM Cup" (Press release). Manawatu Turbos. Archived from the original on 15 February 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
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