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] He made his second appearance for Fiji against New Zealand in San Diego on July 19th, 2024. Fiji lost the game 5 - 47. During the game Tabuavou gave a solid tackle to Cortez Ratima which lead to a concussion.
August 2nd, 2024 Inia Tabuavou signed a 2 year deal with the Fijian Drua for 2025-2026 Super Rugby season.
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.