Josua Tuisova
Full name | Josaia Tuisova | ||
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Date of birth | 4 February 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Votua, Ba, Fiji | ||
Height | 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Weight | 91 kilograms (14 st 5 lb) | ||
Notable relative(s) | Pio Tuwai (brother) | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Current status | |||
Position(s) | Wing, Centre | ||
Current team | Toulonnais | ||
Playing career | |||
Position | Wing, Centre | ||
Professional / senior clubs | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
2013– | Toulon | 42 | (75)15t |
correct as of 27 April 2016. |
Josua Tuisova (born 4 February 1994) is a Fijian rugby union player. His position is wing and centre. He currently plays for RC Toulonnais in the Top 14.[1]
He began his career in Fiji playing for top local 7's side, Westfield Barbarians which was captained by his older brother and current Fiji sevens player, Pio Tuwai. He made his international debut for Fiji in the 2013 Wellington Sevens[2] against Scotland at rover.[3]
In July 2013, he was signed on by the top Top 14 side, RC Toulonnais.[4] He made his debut against Racing Métro 92 in August. He scored his first try against Bayonne.[5]
In May 2015, he signed a four-year deal to stay at Toulon.[6]
Honours
- Winner of the 2013-14 Top 14
- Winner of the 2014–15 ERC Cup
References
- ↑ "Josua Tuisova Profile". Itsrugby.fr. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ↑ "Only the best: Tuisova". Retrieved 2014-01-02.
- ↑ "Bad start for Tuisova - Fiji Times Online". Retrieved 2014-01-02.
- ↑ "From Ba to Toulon - Fijisun.com.fj". Retrieved 2014-01-02.
- ↑ "Toulon return to top, Williams yellow-carded on debut". Retrieved 2014-01-02.
- ↑ "The curious case of Napolioni Nalaga". Planet Rugby. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
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