Inia Tabuavou (born 31 August 2002) is a Fijian international rugby union player.
Date of birth | 31 August 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 101 kg (223 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Natabua High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Raised in Lautoka, Tabuavou was educated at Natabua High School. His mother Salesia was widowed in 2013 and the family were financially supported by Inia's elder brother, a member of the Fijian military.[1]
Tabuavou is a strong running centre and plays his rugby in France with Racing 92.[2]
In 2024, Tabuavou made his debut for Fiji in a match against Georgia.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Qounadovu, Sikeli (30 July 2018). "A mother's dedication". The Fiji Times.
- ^ "Flying Fijians Set Sight on 2027 RWC". Fiji Sun. 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Mick names five debutants for Georgia test". Fiji Live. 4 July 2024.