Ray Ofisa Treviranus (born 22 March 1980), commonly known as Ray Ofisa, is a Samoan former professional rugby union player. He primarily played as a flanker Ofisa spent most of his professional career with Irish provincial side Connacht, earning over 100 caps for the team after joining from North Otago in the 2006–07 season.[1] Ofisa also represented Samoa internationally, making one appearance for the national side against Tonga in 2011.[2]
| Full name | Ray Ofisa Treviranus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 22 March 1980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Samoa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Joseph's College, Samoa. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Ofisa Treviranus (brother) Alapati Leiua (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ofisa's younger brothers Ofisa Treviranus and Alapati Leiua are also rugby players, with both having played for Samoa. Ofisa Treviranus played alongside his brother at Connacht for a year in the 2007–08 season.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Ofisa to make Connacht exit". Irish Examiner. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ^ "Rugby Union Players and Officials: Ray Ofisa Treviranus". ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
- ^ "Samoan brothers Ofisa Treviranus and Alapati Leiua relishing Ireland clash". Irish Independent. 7 November 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2018.