Samuela Ononono Fatafehi Tawake (born 11 September 1996) is a Fijian rugby union player, currently playing for Rugby United New York (RUNY) of Major League Rugby (MLR) in the United States. He also represents Fiji's national team. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Samu Tawake
Full nameSamuela Ononono Fatafehi Tawake
Date of birth (1996-09-11) 11 September 1996 (age 27)
Place of birthLevuka, Fiji
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight120 kg (265 lb; 18 st 13 lb)
SchoolMarist Brothers High School
Rugby union career
Position(s)Prop
Current teamFijian Drua
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018Canterbury1(0)
2019Manawatu10(5)
2021Rugby New York16(20)
2022–Fijian Drua9(0)
Correct as of 10 February 2022
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2014Fiji U203(0)
2020Fiji1(0)
Correct as of 10 February 2022

Professional career

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Tawake signed for Major League Rugby side Rugby United New York ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season.[2] He had previously represented both Canterbury and Manawatu in the Mitre 10 Cup. Tawake made his debut for Fiji in the 2020 Autumn Nations Cup.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Samu Tawake". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Re-Signed and Newly Signed for 2021". Rugby United New York. 1 August 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Nadolo hat-trick leads Flying Fijians past Georgia". Autumn Nations Cup. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
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