Tevita Tatafu (テビタ・タタフ, Tebita tatafu, born 2 January 1996) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays as a Flanker or Number 8 for Top 14 side Bordeaux Bègles.[1]

Tevita Tatafu
Full nameTevita Tatafu
Date of birth (1996-01-02) 2 January 1996 (age 28)
Place of birthSamoa
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 260 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number 8
Current team Bordeaux Bègles
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2023 Suntory Sungoliath 12 (35)
2023– Bordeaux Bègles 34 (40)
Correct as of 7 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2016 Japan U20 10 (30)
2015–2017 Junior Japan 8 (50)
2016–present Japan 14 (15)
Correct as of 7 November 2024

International

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Tatafu was called-up to his country's wider training squad in April 2021, ahead of British and Irish Lions test.[2] On 24 May, he was named in the 36-man squad for the match against the Sunwolves and tour of Scotland and Ireland.[3] He had previously made 3 appearances for Japan in 2016, debuting against Korea in the 2016 Asia Rugby Championship.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Tevita Tatafu". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Japan name 21 uncapped players in 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test". RugbyPass. 14 April 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Brave Blossoms Squad Announced Ahead of European Tour". Japan Rugby Union. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  4. ^ "アジアラグビーチャンピオンシップ2016 第1戦". Japan Rugby Union (in Japanese). 30 April 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
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