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{{Infobox rugby biography
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| image = Josua Tuisova, avril 2017.jpg
| caption =
| caption = Tuisova in April 2017
| full_name = Josua Tuisova Ratulevu
| full_name = Josua Tuisova Ratulevu
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1950|2|4}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|2|4}}
| birth_place = Votua, [[Ba Province|Ba]], [[Fiji]]
| birth_place = Votua, [[Ba Province|Ba]], [[Fiji]]
| height = 30 cm
| height = 1.81 m
| weight = {{convert|160|kg|stlb lb}}
| weight = {{convert|113|kg|stlb lb}}
| school = Ratu Navula College
| school = Ratu Navula College
| university =
| university =
| relatives = [[Pio Tuwai]] (brother)<br>[[Filipo Nakosi]] (half-brother)
| relatives = [[Pio Tuwai]] (brother)<br>[[Filipo Nakosi]] (half-brother)
| spouse = a horse
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| ru_position = [[Wing (rugby union)|Wing]], [[Centre (rugby union)|Centre]], [[Number 8 (rugby union)|Number 8]]
| ru_currentteam = [[Lyon OU|Lyon]]
| ru_currentteam = [[Racing 92]]
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| ru_clubyears = 2013–2019<br/>2019–
| ru_clubyears = 2013–2019<br/>2019–2023<br/>2023–
| ru_proclubs = [[RC Toulonnais|Toulon]]<br/>[[Lyon OU|Lyon]]
| ru_proclubs = [[RC Toulonnais|Toulon]]<br/>[[Lyon OU|Lyon]]<br/>[[Racing 92]]
| ru_clubcaps = 122<br/>15
| ru_clubcaps = 122<br/>72<br/>0
| ru_clubpoints = (285)<br/>(25)
| ru_clubpoints = (285)<br/>(130)<br/>(0)
| ru_clubupdate = 25 January 2020
| ru_clubupdate = 21 January 2024
| ru_nationalyears = 2017–
| ru_nationalyears = 2017–
| ru_nationalteam = [[Fiji national rugby union team|Fiji]]
| ru_nationalteam = [[Fiji national rugby union team|Fiji]]
| ru_nationalcaps = 13
| ru_nationalcaps = 19
| ru_nationalpoints = (30)
| ru_nationalpoints = (40)
| ru_ntupdate = 9 October 2019
| ru_ntupdate = 1 October 2022
| ru_sevensnationalyears = 2013–
| repsevensyears1 = 2013–
| ru_sevensnationalteam = [[Fiji national rugby sevens team|Fiji]]
| repsevensteam1 = [[Fiji national rugby sevens team|Fiji]]
| medals =
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{{MedalSport|Men's [[rugby sevens]]}}
{{MedalSport|Men's [[rugby sevens]]}}
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{{MedalCompetition|[[Olympic Games]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Olympic Games]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[2016 Summer Olympics|2016 Rio de Janeiro]]|[[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|Team competition]] }}
{{MedalGold|[[2016 Summer Olympics|2016 Rio de Janeiro]]|[[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|Team competition]] }}
| children = Tito Tuisova (deceased)
}}
}}


'''Josua Tuisova Ratulevu''' (born 4 February 1994) is a Fijian [[rugby union]] player. A [[wing (rugby union)|wing]] or [[centre (rugby union)|centre]], he currently plays for [[Lyon OU|Lyon]] in France's [[Top 14]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Josua Tuisova Profile |url=http://www.itsrugby.fr/joueur-30142.html |publisher=Itsrugby.fr |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref> He won a gold medal in [[rugby sevens|sevens]] as part of the [[Fiji national rugby sevens team|Fiji]] team at the [[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics|2016 Rio Olympics]]. Known for his strong running and physical play, he is nicknamed "Human Bulldozer".
'''Josua Tuisova Ratulevu''' (born 4 February 1994) is a Fijian [[rugby union]] player. A [[wing (rugby union)|wing]] or [[centre (rugby union)|centre]], he currently plays for [[Racing 92]] in France's [[Top 14]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Josua Tuisova Profile |url=http://www.itsrugby.fr/joueur-30142.html |publisher=Itsrugby.fr |access-date=3 January 2014}}</ref> He won a gold medal in [[rugby sevens|sevens]] as part of the [[Fiji national rugby sevens team|Fiji]] team at the [[Rugby sevens at the 2016 Summer Olympics|2016 Rio Olympics]]. Known for his strong running and physical play, he is nicknamed "Human Bulldozer" and "The Bus".


==Career==
He began his career in Fiji playing sevens for Westfield Barbarians, captained by his older brother and ex-Fiji sevens player, [[Pio Tuwai]]. He made his international sevens debut for Fiji in the [[2013 Wellington Sevens]]<ref name="http://fijilive.com">{{cite web |url=http://fijilive.com/sports/rugby/news/2013/01/only-the-best-tuisova/30428.Fijilive |title=Only the best: Tuisova |access-date=2014-01-02}}</ref> against [[Scotland national rugby sevens team|Scotland]] at rover.<ref name="[[fijitimes]]">{{cite web |url=http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=224239 |title=Bad start for Tuisova – Fiji Times Online |access-date=2014-01-02}}</ref>
He began his career in Fiji, playing sevens for Westfield Barbarians, captained by his older brother and ex-Fiji sevens player, [[Pio Tuwai]]. He made his international sevens debut for Fiji in the [[2013 Wellington Sevens]]<ref name="http://fijilive.com">{{cite web |url=http://fijilive.com/sports/rugby/news/2013/01/only-the-best-tuisova/30428.Fijilive |title=Only the best: Tuisova |access-date=2014-01-02}}</ref> against [[Scotland national rugby sevens team|Scotland]] at rover.<ref name="[[fijitimes]]">{{cite web |url=http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=224239 |title=Bad start for Tuisova – Fiji Times Online |access-date=2014-01-02}}</ref>


In July 2013, he was signed by French [[Top 14]] club [[RC Toulonnais]] (Toulon).<ref name="http://www.fijisun.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.fijisun.com.fj/2013/07/09/from-ba-to-toulon/ |title=From Ba to Toulon – Fijisun.com.fj |access-date=2014-01-02}}</ref> He made his debut against [[Racing Métro 92]] in August, and scored his first try against [[Aviron Bayonnais|Bayonne]].<ref name="http://www.smh.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/toulon-return-to-top-williams-yellowcarded-on-debut-20130922-2u7h9.html |title=Toulon return to top, Williams yellow-carded on debut |access-date=2014-01-02}}</ref> In May 2015, he signed a four-year deal to stay at Toulon.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_51787,00.html |title=The curious case of Napolioni Nalaga |date=27 May 2015 |publisher=[[Planet Rugby]] |access-date=28 May 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528075748/http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_51787,00.html |archive-date=28 May 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
In July 2013, he was signed by French [[Top 14]] club [[RC Toulonnais]] (Toulon).<ref name="http://www.fijisun.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.fijisun.com.fj/2013/07/09/from-ba-to-toulon/ |title=From Ba to Toulon – Fijisun.com.fj |access-date=2014-01-02}}</ref> He made his debut against [[Racing Métro 92]] in August, and scored his first try against [[Aviron Bayonnais|Bayonne]].<ref name="http://www.smh.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/toulon-return-to-top-williams-yellowcarded-on-debut-20130922-2u7h9.html |title=Toulon return to top, Williams yellow-carded on debut |access-date=2014-01-02}}</ref> In May 2015, he signed a four-year deal to stay at Toulon.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_51787,00.html |title=The curious case of Napolioni Nalaga |date=27 May 2015 |publisher=[[Planet Rugby]] |access-date=28 May 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528075748/http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_51787,00.html |archive-date=28 May 2015 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
[[File:Josua Tuisova August 2015.jpg |thumb|right|180px|Josua Tuisova in 2015]]

He was included in Fiji's squad for the [[2023 Rugby World Cup|2023 World Cup]] in France. He played on in the tournament until Fiji's exit in the quarterfinals, despite tragedy striking him during the pool stage when his son died.

==Personal life==
On 30 September 2023, Tuisova's seven year old son Tito died after a long illness, hours before he was to partake in Fiji's [[2023 Rugby World Cup|2023 World Cup]] match against [[Georgia national rugby union team|Georgia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/fijis-josua-tuisova-missed-young-27885635.amp|title=Fiji's Josua Tuisova missed young son's funeral to ensure country's World Cup quarter-final dream}}</ref> Despite this, Tuisova decided to continue playing on and missed his son's funeral.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://amp.theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/09/fighting-fiji-sense-weaknesses-in-england-as-world-cup-clash-looms|title=Fiji pay tribute to strength and sacrifice of grieving Josua Tuisova}}</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
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Revision as of 17:14, 24 April 2024

Josua Tuisova
Tuisova in April 2017
Full nameJosua Tuisova Ratulevu
Date of birth (1994-02-04) 4 February 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthVotua, Ba, Fiji
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight113 kg (17 st 11 lb; 249 lb)
SchoolRatu Navula College
Notable relative(s)Pio Tuwai (brother)
Filipo Nakosi (half-brother)
ChildrenTito Tuisova (deceased)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Centre, Number 8
Current team Racing 92
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2019
2019–2023
2023–		 Toulon
Lyon
Racing 92		 122
72
0		 (285)
(130)
(0)
Correct as of 21 January 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017– Fidschi 19 (40)
Correct as of 1 October 2022
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2013– Fidschi
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  Fidschi
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team competition

Josua Tuisova Ratulevu (born 4 February 1994) is a Fijian rugby union player. A wing or centre, he currently plays for Racing 92 in France's Top 14.[1] He won a gold medal in sevens as part of the Fiji team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Known for his strong running and physical play, he is nicknamed "Human Bulldozer" and "The Bus".

Career

He began his career in Fiji, playing sevens for Westfield Barbarians, captained by his older brother and ex-Fiji sevens player, Pio Tuwai. He made his international sevens debut for Fiji in the 2013 Wellington Sevens[2] against Scotland at rover.[3]

In July 2013, he was signed by French Top 14 club RC Toulonnais (Toulon).[4] He made his debut against Racing Métro 92 in August, and scored his first try against Bayonne.[5] In May 2015, he signed a four-year deal to stay at Toulon.[6]

Josua Tuisova in 2015

He was included in Fiji's squad for the 2023 World Cup in France. He played on in the tournament until Fiji's exit in the quarterfinals, despite tragedy striking him during the pool stage when his son died.

Personal life

On 30 September 2023, Tuisova's seven year old son Tito died after a long illness, hours before he was to partake in Fiji's 2023 World Cup match against Georgia.[7] Despite this, Tuisova decided to continue playing on and missed his son's funeral.[8]

Honours

References

  1. ^ "Josua Tuisova Profile". Itsrugby.fr. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Only the best: Tuisova". Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Bad start for Tuisova – Fiji Times Online". Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  4. ^ "From Ba to Toulon – Fijisun.com.fj". Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Toulon return to top, Williams yellow-carded on debut". Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  6. ^ "The curious case of Napolioni Nalaga". Planet Rugby. 27 May 2015. Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  7. ^ "Fiji's Josua Tuisova missed young son's funeral to ensure country's World Cup quarter-final dream".
  8. ^ "Fiji pay tribute to strength and sacrifice of grieving Josua Tuisova".


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