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'''Masalosalo Tutaia''' (born 5 June 1984) is a New Zealand-born Samoan former professional [[rugby union]] player.<ref>{{cite news |title=USAP : Masalosalo Tutaia part en prêt à Bordeaux-Bègles |url=https://www.lindependant.fr/2019/08/01/usap-masalosalo-tutaia-part-en-pret-a-bordeaux-begles,8341951.php |work= |
'''Masalosalo Tutaia''' (born 5 June 1984) is a New Zealand-born Samoan former professional [[rugby union]] player.<ref>{{cite news |title=USAP : Masalosalo Tutaia part en prêt à Bordeaux-Bègles |url=https://www.lindependant.fr/2019/08/01/usap-masalosalo-tutaia-part-en-pret-a-bordeaux-begles,8341951.php |work=[[L'Indépendant (Pyrénées-Orientales)|L'Indépendant]] |language=fr}}</ref> |
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Tutaia, born in [[Tokoroa]], Waikato, is of Samoan descent and was capped once for [[Samoa national rugby union team|Samoa]] in 2017, as a substitute against Tonga at Teufaiva Sport Stadium in Nukuʻalofa.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sport: Manu Samoa make three changes for Tonga match |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/334183/sport-manu-samoa-make-three-changes-for-tonga-match |work=RNZ |date=30 June 2017 |language=en-nz}}</ref> |
Tutaia, born in [[Tokoroa]], Waikato, is of Samoan descent and was capped once for [[Samoa national rugby union team|Samoa]] in 2017, as a substitute against Tonga at Teufaiva Sport Stadium in Nukuʻalofa.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sport: Manu Samoa make three changes for Tonga match |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/334183/sport-manu-samoa-make-three-changes-for-tonga-match |work=[[Radio New Zealand|RNZ]] |date=30 June 2017 |language=en-nz}}</ref> |
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A lock, Tutaia plied his trade in France from 2013 to 2020. He was a nominee for [[Pro D2]] player of the season with [[Stade Montois Rugby|Stade Montois]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stade Montois : Tutaia meilleur joueur de Pro D2 ? |url=https://www.sudouest.fr/sport/rugby/stade-montois/stade-montois-tutaia-meilleur-joueur-de-pro-d2-7112672.php |work=SudOuest.fr |date=10 November 2015 |language=fr-FR}}</ref> Following his time at Stade Montois, Tutaia competed in France's top flight, the [[Top 14]], with [[Section Paloise]], [[USA Perpignan]] and [[ Union Bordeaux Bègles]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Union Bordeaux-Bègles : Le Samoan Tutaia arrive comme joker |
A lock, Tutaia plied his trade in France from 2013 to 2020. He was a nominee for [[Pro D2]] player of the season with [[Stade Montois Rugby|Stade Montois]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stade Montois : Tutaia meilleur joueur de Pro D2 ? |url=https://www.sudouest.fr/sport/rugby/stade-montois/stade-montois-tutaia-meilleur-joueur-de-pro-d2-7112672.php |work=SudOuest.fr |date=10 November 2015 |language=fr-FR}}</ref> Following his time at Stade Montois, Tutaia competed in France's top flight, the [[Top 14]], with [[Section Paloise]], [[USA Perpignan]] and [[ Union Bordeaux Bègles]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Union Bordeaux-Bègles : Le Samoan Tutaia arrive comme joker |url=https://www.francebleu.fr/sports/rugby/union-bordeaux-begles-le-samoan-tutaia-arrive-comme-joker-1564667382 |work=France Bleu |date=1 August 2019 |language=fr}}</ref> |
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Tutaia is the eldest brother of New Zealand netball international [[Maria Folau]] and brother-in-law of [[Israel Folau]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gilhooly |first1=Daniel |title='We never get this much time together': Folaus take stock during French lockdown |url=https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/we-never-get-this-much-time-together-folaus-take-stock-during-french-lockdown-20200420-p54li4.html |work=Brisbane Times |date=20 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> |
Tutaia is the eldest brother of New Zealand netball international [[Maria Folau]] and brother-in-law of [[Israel Folau]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gilhooly |first1=Daniel |title='We never get this much time together': Folaus take stock during French lockdown |url=https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/we-never-get-this-much-time-together-folaus-take-stock-during-french-lockdown-20200420-p54li4.html |work=[[The Brisbane Times]] |date=20 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref> |
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| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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Masalosalo Tutaia (born 5 June 1984) is a New Zealand-born Samoan former professional rugby union player.[1]
Tutaia, born in Tokoroa, Waikato, is of Samoan descent and was capped once for Samoa in 2017, as a substitute against Tonga at Teufaiva Sport Stadium in Nukuʻalofa.[2]
A lock, Tutaia plied his trade in France from 2013 to 2020. He was a nominee for Pro D2 player of the season with Stade Montois in 2015.[3] Following his time at Stade Montois, Tutaia competed in France's top flight, the Top 14, with Section Paloise, USA Perpignan and Union Bordeaux Bègles.[4]
Tutaia is the eldest brother of New Zealand netball international Maria Folau and brother-in-law of Israel Folau.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "USAP : Masalosalo Tutaia part en prêt à Bordeaux-Bègles". L'Indépendant (in French).
- ^ "Sport: Manu Samoa make three changes for Tonga match". RNZ. 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Stade Montois : Tutaia meilleur joueur de Pro D2 ?". SudOuest.fr (in French). 10 November 2015.
- ^ "Union Bordeaux-Bègles : Le Samoan Tutaia arrive comme joker". France Bleu (in French). 1 August 2019.
- ^ Gilhooly, Daniel (20 April 2020). "'We never get this much time together': Folaus take stock during French lockdown". The Brisbane Times.